Memorable Quotes from Ben Tibber
5 quotesSeeking Help Amidst Fear and Trust
Sophie
David, if there’s something troubling you, I’d very much like to help you if I can.
David
Please… don’t turn me in.
Sophie
Turn you in to whom?
David
To them. To him. To anyone!
Sophie
I wouldn’t dream of turning you in to anybody, for any reason! You’re quite safe here, David. You’re safe!
David
From the guards?
Sophie
From everybody!
David
I want to tell you everything, Sophie… but I can’t. I just can’t.
Sophie
David, you don’t have to tell me anything. I just want you to know that you’re safe here, and that everything will be all right.
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The Value of Life and Hope
David
I wish I were dead.
Johannes
Don't ever say that. Don't even think it.
David
Why not? There's nothing good here! What's the point in even staying alive?
Johannes
Cause if you're alive you can change things. If you're dead you can't. Do whatever you can to stay alive, no matter what.
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Recognition of Identity Between Mother and Son
David
I am David.
David’s mother
I know, David. I know.
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Uncertain Reactions to Unexpected Smiles
David
Did I just smile at you?
Maria
Yes. How come?
David
I don’t know.
Maria
Is it because you think I look funny?
David
No.
Maria
Then… maybe you love me.
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The Dilemma of Escape and Survival
David
Johannes. I want to escape. You said that if we weren’t dead we could change things. But how do you know they’re going to let us live?
Johannes
We don’t.
David
Then we should leave while we still can.
Johannes
They’d kill us if we tried.
David
They’re going to kill us anyway. We should do everything we can to stay alive. That’s what you said.
David
You’re scared.
Johannes
Yes, I am.
David
I don’t want to be scared anymore, Johannes.
Johannes
Neither do I.
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