La Strada - The Nature of Constant Movement
Nun:
Do you like traveling from one place to the next all the time?
Gelsomina:
That's how his work is.
Nun:
We travel around too. We change convents every two years. This is my second.
Gelsomina:
Why?
Nun:
So we don't get too attached to the things of this world. You grow fond of where you live, even of a a plant. You risk forgetting your most important attachment, which is to God. So you see, we both travel. You follow your husband and I follow mine.
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La Strada - Comparing Affection to a Dog's Behavior
The Fool:
Maybe he likes you?
Gelsomina:
Zampanò... likes me?
The Fool:
Why not? He's like a dog. Ever see those dogs who look like they want to speak, but all they do is bark?
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La Strada - The Purpose of Everything
The Fool:
If you won't stay with him, who will? I'm an ignorant man, but I've read a book or two. You may not believe it, but everything in this world has a purpose. Even this pebble, for example.
Gelsomina:
Which one?
The Fool:
This one. Any one. But even this one has a purpose.
Gelsomina:
What's its purpose?
The Fool:
Its purpose is - how should I know? If I knew, I'd be...
Gelsomina:
Who?
The Fool:
The Almighty, who knows everything. When you're born. When you die. Who knows? No, I don't know what this pebble's purpose is, but it must have one, because if this pebble has no purpose, then everything is pointless. Even the stars! At least, I think so. And you too. You have a purpose too.
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La Strada - Silence as a Condition of Companionship
Gelsomina:
You're one of those men who runs around with women.
Zampanò:
What?
Gelsomina:
Who runs around with women.
Zampanò:
If you want to stay with me, you've got to learn one thing - to keep your mouth shut!
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La Strada - Questions of Origin and Identity
Gelsomina:
Where are you from?
Zampanò:
My hometown.
Gelsomina:
You don't talk like us. Where were you born?
Zampanò:
My father's house.
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La Strada - Memories of a Rainy Day
Gelsomina:
Do you remember how beautiful it was, Zampanò? Watching the rain from the window that day?
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La Strada - The Contrast of Flames in Darkness
Gelsomina:
Quiet flame, bright flame, quiet flame, night cries.
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