33 Mike Ehrmantraut Quotes from 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'

Fans of "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" have come to know and love Mike Ehrmantraut for his iconic tough-guy persona and for embodying the saying, "By any means necessary." Dive into his character by reading 33 Mike Ehrmantraut quotes.

With a background in the police force and the Marines, Mike Ehrmantraut plays a significant role in the two closely-connected series, "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul." He proved important as he developed a knack for resolving difficult situations; however, he often does so in a predominantly illegal way.

Although Mike Ehrmantraut is seemingly straightforward, as his story unfolds, it reveals his true character: a man true to his principles and the people he works with. So, read 33 of Mike Ehrmantraut's quotes that speak to his professional yet sullen and taciturn nature.

Mike Ehrmantraut with his quote, "I assure you that I can kill you from way over here if it makes you feel any better." | Source: youtube.com/breakingbad

Mike Ehrmantraut Quotes Steeped in Coolness

"You are a time bomb." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

"You know how they say, 'It's been a pleasure?' It hasn't." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

"You care to elaborate?" ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"She's in the game now." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"I assure you that I can kill you from way over here if it makes you feel any better" ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

Mike Ehrmantraut with his quote, "You're now a criminal. Good one, bad one? That's up to you." | Source: youtube.com/breakingbad

"I think you're made of sterner stuff." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"We all make our choices." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"You're now a criminal. Good one, bad one? That's up to you." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"You know what happened. The question is, can you live with it?" ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

Mike Ehrmantraut with his quote, "If you're gonna be a criminal, do your homework." | Source: youtube.com/breakingbad

Mike Ehrmantraut Quotes Filled with Tough Lessons

"This business requires restraint." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"Just because you shot Jesse James, don't make you Jesse James." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

"If you're gonna be a criminal, do your homework." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"I guess I shouldn't be surprised I have to tell you this. But it's probably a bad idea that you willingly talk to the police, being a criminal and all." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"The moral of the story is…I chose a half-measure when I should have gone all the way. I'll never make that mistake again. No more half measures, Walter." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

Mike Ehrmantraut with his quote, "Killing your partner? That's a bell you don't unring." | Source: youtube.com/breakingbad

"Does Bruce Lee have a gun?" ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"One day, you're gonna wake up, eat your breakfast, brush your teeth, go about your business. Then, sooner or later, you're gonna realize you haven't thought about it. None of it. And that's the moment you realize you can forget. When you know that's possible, it all gets easier." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"Everyone sounds like Meryl Streep with a gun to their head." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

"Killing your partner? That's a bell you don't unring." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

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Mike Ehrmantraut with his quote, "If you want me to read that, I'm gonna need my glasses." | Source: youtube.com/breakingbad

Mike Ehrmantraut Quotes Equipped with Life Wisdom

"You know, years ago, I bought a Betamax. Good product, top of the line. Experts said it was better than a VHS. Turned out to be a complete waste of time and money." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"I have people waiting for me. They don't know what I do. They never will. They're protected, but I do what I do so they can have a better life. And if I live or if I die, it really doesn't make a difference as long as they have what they need. So what, when it's my time to go, I will go knowing I did everything I could for them. You ask me how I keep going, that's how." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"There are more people than the Salamancas to worry about here. Now, if you manage to pull this off without a bullet to your head, and switch those pills, then switch 'em back." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"If you want me to read that, I'm gonna need my glasses." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

Mike Ehrmantraut with his quote, "Your son made some mistakes. He fell in with bad people, but he was never like them. Not really. He had a good heart." | Source: youtube.com/breakingbad

"I broke my boy." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

"Keys, scumbag. It's the universal symbol for keys."— Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

"He's been coming in here for months selling you a bill of goods, getting you all misty-eyed and loving every minute of it." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Better Call Saul"

Mike Ehrmantraut with his quote, "After all is said and done, the kid deserves your respect." | Source: youtube.com/breakingbad

"...We had Fring, we had a lab, we had everything we needed, and it all ran like clockwork! You could have shut your mouth, cooked, and made as much money as you ever needed. It was perfect! But no! You just had to blow it up! You, and your pride and your ego! You just had to be the man! If you'd known your place, we'd all be fine right now!"― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

"After all is said and done, the kid deserves your respect." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

"Shut [...] up. Let me die in peace." ― Mike Ehrmantraut, "Breaking Bad"

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Mike Ehrmantraut with his quote, "Shut [...] up. Let me die in peace." | Source: youtube.com/breakingbad

Mike Ehrmantraust is played by Jonathan Banks, who shares the screen with Bryan Cranston in "Breaking Bad," during which fans are introduced to Ehrmantraust as an old-school tough guy. However, in "Better Call Saul," fans catch a glimpse of his soft side.

Similarly to Lip Gallagher, Ehrmantraust is a little rough around the edges but wears his heart a little more on his sleeve in "Better Call Saul," where the veteran reveals the heart-wrenching story of how he lost his son and shows his vulnerable side as he cares for his daughter-in-law and granddaughter. If you're a fan of complex characters, read these 33 "Jason Bourne" quotes.