- Cleo: She died doing what my Ma did... what her Ma did. We been puttin' out for soldiers since 1776.
- Homer Grindstaff: Is this your way of stickin' up a bank?
- Mattie Appleyard: Nope. No. No, I'm not a bank robber. I'm just an American that's come into a bank to cash a check.
- Homer Grindstaff: I'll see you in hell, first!
- Mattie Appleyard: Well that's very possible, Mr. Grindstaff. Very possible, indeed. And sooner than you think if you don't get me my money right quick!