31 Arthur Shelby Quotes and More from the Peaky Blinders

Set in the 1920s, "Peaky Blinders" features a gangster family in England, including Arthur Shelby and his brother Thomas Shelby, as they control Birmingham City.

Arthur Shelby is a man of courage and intelligence. While his brother, Thomas, serves as their group's brains, he is the muscle, taking action whenever necessary. As the show progresses, Arthur's personality unfolds, revealing more darkness than meets the eye.

Dealing with pent-up anger and mental health challenges, he slowly shows his desire for a better life – one different from what the Peaky Blinders have.

"Peaky Blinders" became a highly acclaimed series with several nominations and awards, including a BAFTA Award. It has six successful seasons, with fans hoping for more. Unfortunately, the gangster drama won't be returning for a seventh.

Arthur Shelby's his quote in "Peaky Blinders:" "It's God who pulls that trigger anyway." | Source: Facebook.com/PeakyBlinders

Iconic Arthur Shelby Quotes

"This place is under new management by the order of the Peaky Blinders." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"I heard the Blackbird sing." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"First, a few words from the heart. My brother, Tommy, helped me survive through some of the worst times. Even though the circumstances of their union was tragic." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"It's God who pulls that trigger anyway." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

Arthur Shelby's his quote in "Peaky Blinders:" "My heart is a battered vessel, but within, there still beats a fluttering pulse of a dream." | Source: Facebook.com/PeakyBlinders

"Look at your smile, brother. It's been so long." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"We don't get to decide who lives and who dies, Finn. Not us. You just have to flick a switch." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

Arthur Shelby Quotes about His Personality

"I know who I am, Linda. I know who I am, and I'm alright with it." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"I'm a good man, but my hands; these hands belong to the devil." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"My heart is a battered vessel, but within, there still beats a fluttering pulse of a dream." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

Arthur Shelby's his quote in "Peaky Blinders:" “Make it happen. Shock everyone.” | Source: Facebook.com/PeakyBlinders

"I'm emotional" – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"Out of kindness, of my heart, your sentence has been commuted. Praise the Lord!" – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

Arthur Shelby Quotes That Show His Bravery and Intelligence

"Fast women and slow horses will ruin your life." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"Make it happen. Shock everyone." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

Tommy Shelby's his quote in "Peaky Blinders:" "The devils who did this will pay, Ruby." | Source: Facebook.com/PeakyBlinders

"Good shot soldiers take off a day to die. I've seen them walking around with their guts in their arms like dirty washing." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"It's like a fucking boat, Tommy. Full of heavy cargo, like coal or iron. Sometimes it slips to one end. And the boat tips. I can feel it slipping. And I can feel the boat tipping. But there ain't nothing I can do about it." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"I say big-time boys don't ask for permission." – Arthur Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

'Peaky Blinders' Quotes from the Other Peaky Blinders

"I imagine being shot by a woman hurts the same as being shot by a man. Just bit more shameful." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"The one who keeps causing you pain can never be your peace." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

Tommy Shelby's his quote in "Peaky Blinders:" "A child is a precious thing." | Source: Facebook.com/PeakyBlinders

"The one minute. The soldier's minute. In a battle, that's all you get. One minute of everything at once. And anything before is nothing. Everything after, nothing. Nothing in comparison to that one minute." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"Whisky's good proofing water. Tells you who's real and who isn't." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"You strike when your enemy is weak." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"When you plan something well, there's no need to rush." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"The devils who did this will pay, Ruby." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

Tommy Shelby's his quote in "Peaky Blinders:" "I know who I am, Linda. I know who I am, and I'm alright with it." | Source: Facebook.com/PeakyBlinders

"Anyway, we're Peaky Blinders. We're not scared of coppers. If they come for us, we'll cut them a smile each." – John Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"Just a bill I wasn't expecting, and I'll have to pay it." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"Not a Devil, just an ordinary mortal man." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"A child is a precious thing." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

"He may not need to take many steps." – Tommy Shelby, "Peaky Blinders"

Tommy Shelby's his quote in "Peaky Blinders:" “The one who keeps causing you pain can never be your peace.” | Source: Facebook.com/PeakyBlinders

"Peaky Blinders" features several talented actors and actresses, including Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Charlie Murphy, and Daryl McCormack.

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