The Lords of Discipline

"Rick Rossovich - Cadet Dante Pignetti"

"Barbara Babcock a-Mrs. St. Croix"

"Mitchell Lichtenstein - Tradd St. Croix"

"Malcolm Danare - Poteete"

"[To Will, about CMI's Corps of Cadets] These are the finest young men in the world; and you're one of 'em. That ring on your hand says so. And I say so."

"One hundred years of the finest school turning out the finest young men. It was all a lie. One cadet is about to expose the system."

"David Keith - Will McLean"

"Robert Prosky - Colonel "The Bear" Berrineau"

"Judge Reinhold - Macabbee"

"The Institute's code of honor is a simple one. A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate those who do. It is a simple code, but it is a stern code. There are no second chances here. One is either an honorable man or one is not! And the Institute does not forgive. Make no mistake, gentlemen. Life here is hard. But the Institute's unique system produces a superior breed of man. One this country needs now, more than ever. Because America is fat, gentlemen. America is fat! Sloppy! Immoral! And she needs men of iron to set her on the right path again. America needs Institute men! Men you are not now. But for those of you who have the courage to remain- men you shall become."

"William Hope - Senior"

"Mark Breland - Pearce"

"John Lavachielli - Mark Santoro"

"G.D. Spradlin - General Bentley Durrell"

"Michael Biehn - Cadet Lieutenant Colonel John Alexander"

"Bill Paxton - Gilbreath (credited as "Wild Bill" Paxton)"

"I loathe deliberate cruelty, because I'm a soldier- not a sadist. The system works, but it needs- it must have- your active participation. The Institute is asking for your help, Will. And so am I."

"Gentlemen, I had a rather long speech to deliver to you this evening. But less than one hour ago I received a... message. A message that, I feel, expresses the ideals of the Ring, far better than any words I could command. With your permission, I would like to read it to you. "To General Bentley Durrell, Commander, Carolina Military Institute. General; It is with the deepest sadness that I must inform you of the death of your son, Jack. He was killed in a practicing parachute descent. It may help you to know that it was a simple accident, that no one was at fault, and that your boy suffered no pain. He was a fine soldier. Considerate, intelligent, and always attentive to his duty." [Raising his glass in a toast] Gentlemen, the Ring."

"You know the rules, Alexander. Mr. Pearce is a plebe and you've got a job to do. But you touch a hair on one of my lambs and you pay The Bear."