Memorable Quotes from Tami Stronach
2 quotesEmbracing Darkness in New Beginnings
Bastian
Why is it so dark?
The Childlike Empress
In the beginning, it is always dark.
Bastian
What is that?
The Childlike Empress
One grain of sand. It is all that remains of my vast empire.
Bastian
Fantasia has totally disappeared?
The Childlike Empress
Yes.
Bastian
Then... everything's been in vain.
The Childlike Empress
No, it hasn't. Fantasia can rise anew. From your dreams and wishes, Bastian.
Bastian
How?
The Childlike Empress
Open your hand. What are you going to wish for?
[places the grain in the palm of his hand]
Bastian
I don't know...
The Childlike Empress
Then there will be no Fantasia anymore.
Bastian
How many wishes do I get?
The Childlike Empress
As many as you want. And the more wishes you make, the more magnificent Fantasia will become.
Bastian
Really?
The Childlike Empress
Try it.
Bastian
Then my first wish is...
[starting to smile]
Bastian
YEAH! Falkor, it's even more beautiful than I thought!
Falkor
Like it?
Bastian
Falkor, it's wonderful! Falkor, it's like the Nothing never was!
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Understanding Failure and Support in Friendship
The Childlike Empress
Atreyu, why do you look so sad?
Atreyu
I have failed you, Empress.
The Childlike Empress
No, you haven't. You brought him with you.
Atreyu
Who?
The Childlike Empress
The earthling child. The one who can save us all.
Atreyu
You knew about the earthling child?
The Childlike Empress
Of course. I knew everything.
Atreyu
My horse died! I nearly drowned. I just barely got away from the Nothing! For what?! To find out what you already knew?!
The Childlike Empress
It was the only way to get in touch with an earthling.
Atreyu
But I didn't get in touch with an earthling!
The Childlike Empress
Yes, you did. He has suffered with you. He went through everything you went through, and now he has come here, with you. He is very close, listening to every word we say.
Bastian
What?!
[confused]
Atreyu
Where is he?! If he's so close, why doesn't he arrive?!
The Childlike Empress
He doesn't realize he's already a part of The NeverEnding Story.
Atreyu
The NeverEnding Story"?! What's that?!
The Childlike Empress
Just as he is sharing all your adventures, others are sharing his. They were with him when he hid from the boys in the bookstore.
Bastian
But that's impossible!
[cannot believe it]
The Childlike Empress
They were with him when he took the book with the Auryn symbol on the cover, in which he's reading his own story, right now.
Bastian
I can't believe it! They can't be talking about me.
[runs off and catches himself; goes back to the book]
Atreyu
What will happen when he doesn't appear?!
The Childlike Empress
Then our world will disappear, and so will I.
[in a grave tone]
Atreyu
How could he let that happen?!
The Childlike Empress
He doesn't understand that he's the one who has the power to stop it. He simply can't imagine that one little boy could be that important.
Bastian
Is it really me? How could I make any difference?
Atreyu
MAYBE HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE HAS TO DO!!
Bastian
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?!
The Childlike Empress
He has to give me a new name.
Atreyu
WHAT IF HE DOESN'T COME UP WITH THE RIGHT NAME?!
The Childlike Empress
He's already chosen it. He just has to call it out.
Atreyu
WHERE IS HE?!?!?!? WHY ISN'T HE HERE?!?!?!
[now desperate and hysterical]
The Childlike Empress
He still does not have the confidence.
Bastian
But it's only a story, it's not real, it's only a story! ATREYU, NOOOO!!!
[the Nothing continues to consume the tower and another quake from the Nothing kills Atreyu]
The Childlike Empress
ATREYU!
[seeing Atreyu's death]
The Childlike Empress
Don't you have the courage to save us, Bastian?
[to Bastian]
Bastian
I WISH I COULD!!
[now scared and terrified]
The Childlike Empress
Why don't you do what you dream, Bastian?
Bastian
BUT I CAN'T! I HAVE TO KEEP MY FEET ON THE GROUND!!
[on the verge of tears]
The Childlike Empress
Call my name! Please, call my name! BASTIAN, PLEASE!!! SAVE US!!!
[as the Ivory Tower is seconds away from being consumed by the nothing]
Bastian
ALL RIGHT! I'LL DO IT! I'LL SAVE YOU!! I WILL DO WHAT I DREAM!!! MOONCHILD!!!!!!
[finally giving in; climbs up to the window and yells at the storm]
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