Two brass padlocks, one closed and one open, hang from a wooden latch beside an empty hook.

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Cameron Poe

There’s only two men I trust. One is me. The other is not you.

— Con Air · 1997

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker claims to trust exactly two men and quickly names them as themselves and someone who isn't the listener. It's a sharp put-down, built on a count that seems generous at first and then closes the door on the person being addressed.

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