12 quotes
The Complexity of Secrets and Morality
Sam
Wait, these are all library books. In my school, you're only allowed to check out one at a time. Some of these are going to be overdue. Do you steal? Why? You're not poor.
Suzy
I might turn some of them back in one day. I haven't decided yet. I know it's bad. I think I just took them to have a secret to keep.
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Understanding Child Wisdom and Adult Responsibility
Sam
I admit we knew we'd get in trouble. That part's true. We knew people would be worried, and we still ran away, anyway. But something also happened, which we didn't do on purpose. When we first met each other, something happened to us.
Captain Sharp
That's very eloquent. I can't argue against anything you're saying. But then again, I don't have to, cause you're 12 years old. Look, let's face it, you're probably a much more intelligent person than I am. In fact, I guarantee it. But even smart kids stick their finger in electrical sockets sometimes. It takes time to figure things out. It's been proven by history. All mankind makes mistakes. It's our job to try to protect you from making the dangerous ones, if we can. We want a slug?
[offering him beer]
Captain Sharp
What's your rush? You've got your whole life in front of yourself. Ahead of you, I mean.
Sam
Maybe so. Anyway, you're a bachelor.
Captain Sharp
So are you.
Sam
That's true. Did you love someone ever?
Captain Sharp
Yes, I did.
Sam
What happened?
Captain Sharp
She didn't love me back.
Sam
Ah.
Captain Sharp
I'm sorry for your loss. Anyway, that's what you're supposed to say.
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A Unique Perspective on Family and Love
Sam
I feel I'm in a real family now. Not like yours, but similar to one.
Suzy
I always wished I was an orphan. Most of my favorite characters are. I think your lives are more special.
Sam
I love you, but you don't know what you're talking about.
Suzy
I love you, too.
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Confronting Pain and Self-Inflicted Wounds
Laura Bishop
I'm sorry Walt.
Walt Bishop
It's not your fault... Which injuries are you apologizing for? Specifically.
Laura Bishop
Specifically? Whichever ones still hurt.
Walt Bishop
Half of those were self-inflicted... I hope the roof flies off, and I get sucked up into space. You'll be better off without me.
Laura Bishop
Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
Walt Bishop
Why?
Laura Bishop
We're all they've got, Walt.
Walt Bishop
That's not enough.
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Unexpected Rivalry and Unlikely Congratulations
Sam
Why do you consider me your enemy?
Redford
Because your girlfriend stabbed me in the back with lefty scissors.
Sam
She's my wife now.
Redford
Congratulations!
Sam
Thank you. But I'm saying before that, six weeks ago, from day one, why didn't you like me?
Redford
Why should I? Nobody else does.
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The Power of Perspective and Creativity
Sam
Why do you always use binoculars?
Suzy
It helps me see things closer. Even if they're not very far away. I pretend it's my magic power.
Sam
That sounds like poetry. Poems don't always have to rhyme, you know. They're just supposed to be creative.
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Childhood Concerns in Young Love
Sam
It's possible I may wet the bed by the way. Later, I mean.
Suzy
Okay.
Sam
I wish I didn't have to mention it but just in case. I don't want to make you be offended.
Suzy
Of course, I won't.
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Emotional Expressions in a Mother-Daughter Conflict
Laura Bishop
We women are more emotional...
Suzy
I hate you.
Laura Bishop
Don't say "hate".
Suzy
Why not? I mean it.
Laura Bishop
You think you mean it, in this moment. You're trying to hurt me.
Suzy
Exactly.
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The Challenges of Young Love
Laura Bishop
Poor Suzy. Why is everything so hard for you?
Suzy
We're in love. We just want to be together. What's wrong with that?
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The Universality of Human Mistakes
Captain Sharp
It's been proven by history: all mankind makes mistakes.
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Custodial Guardians Under Scrutiny by Social Services
Walt Bishop
Our daughter's been abducted by one of these beige lunatics!
Social Services
You two are the most appallingly incompetent custodial guardians Social Services has ever had the misfortune to encounter in a TWENTY-SEVEN year career!
[to Scout Master Ward and Captain Sharp]
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Navigating Life's Challenges and Opportunities
Cousin Ben
Your badge in seamanship?
Sam
Yes, sir.
Cousin Ben
Good. There's a cold water crabber moored off Broken Rock. The skipper owes me an IOU. We'll see if he can take you on as a claw cracker. It won't be an easy life, but it's better than shock therapy.
Sam
Thank you, sir. By the way, where's the chapel tent?
Cousin Ben
Back there, but the padre's home with the mumps. Why do you ask?
Sam
I want to bring my wife.
Suzy
But we're not married yet.
Cousin Ben
You his girl?
Suzy
Yeah.
Cousin Ben
Technically, I'm a civil law scrivener. I'm authorized to declare births, deaths, and marriages. You're kind of young. You got a license?
Sam, Suzy
No.
Cousin Ben
I can't offer you a legally binding union. It won't hold up in the state, the county, or frankly, any courtroom in the world, due to your age, lack of a license, and failure to get parental consent. But the ritual does carry a very important moral weight within yourselves. You can't enter into the contract lightly. Look into my eyes. Do you love each other?
Suzy
Yes, we do.
Cousin Ben
Think about what I'm saying. Are you sure you're ready for this?
Suzy
Yes, we are.
Cousin Ben
They're not listening to me. Let me rephrase it.
[to nobody in particular]
Suzy
We're in a hurry.
Cousin Ben
Are you chewing gum? Spit out the gum, sister. In fact, everybody.
Cousin Ben
I don't like the snappy attitude. This is the most important decision you've made in your lives. Now go over by the trampoline and talk it through before you give me another quick answer...
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