The Bear Quotes

15 of the most memorable lines from The Bear, organized by character.

The Bear gave us some of television's most quotable moments. Below are the best quotes from The Bear, grouped by the characters who said them. Click any character to see their full collection of quotes and trivia.

Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto

"Every second counts."

— Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, Season 1 - recurring theme in the kitchen

"Let it rip."

— Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, Season 1, Episode 7 - Review

"I love this, and I hate this, and I wouldn't trade it for anything."

— Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, Season 2 - various

Sydney Adamu

"I just want to cook."

— Sydney Adamu, Season 1 - recurring sentiment

"Corner!"

— Sydney Adamu, Season 1 - kitchen call (recurring)

"I didn't come here to be a line cook. I came here to make something great."

— Sydney Adamu, Season 1 - various

Richie Jerimovich

"Cousin!"

— Richie Jerimovich, Season 1 - recurring greeting to Carmy

"I am excellent."

— Richie Jerimovich, Season 2, Episode 7 - Forks

"I can do this. I can be this person."

— Richie Jerimovich, Season 2, Episode 7 - Forks

Marcus Brooks

"I want to be great at something."

— Marcus Brooks, Season 1 - various

"Do you ever think about what perfect is?"

— Marcus Brooks, Season 2, Episode 5 - Pop

"I need to learn everything."

— Marcus Brooks, Season 2 - during his pastry training

Tina Marrero

"Behind!"

— Tina Marrero, Season 1 - kitchen call (recurring)

"I've been doing this longer than you've been alive."

— Tina Marrero, Season 1 - various (to younger staff)

"Don't tell me what I already know."

— Tina Marrero, Season 1 - various