31 quotes
Expression of disbelief and frustration
Carnegie
It can't be...it can't be...it's IMPOSSIBLE! IT CAN'T BE!
[Seeing that Eli's Bible is actually in Braille]
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The Power of Religion in Society
Taglines
Religion is power
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Curiosity About the Book Unfolds
Eli
What are you doing?
[Wakes up, grabs Solara's arm as she digs through his backpack]
Solara
I'm sorry, I thought you were asleep.
Eli
I wasn't asleep. Now, what are you doing?
Solara
I just wanted to see the book.
Eli
No one touches the book but me. You understand? Do you understand?
Solara
Yes, I understand.
Eli
Alright then, go to sleep.
Eli
You says you don't know how to read anyway, so it's no use to you.
Solara
Yeah. So teach me.
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Seeking Redemption and Guidance
Taglines
Deliver us
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Miscommunication in a Tense Situation
Leader
What are you standing around for? kiss him
Hijacker
What'd he say?
Eli
He's in shock. I think he meant "Kill him.
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Desire for a Powerful Book
Carnegie
I need that book. I want that book!
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Changing One's Situation Through Action
Solara
I want to come with you.
Eli
No, you don't.
Solara
... I hate it here.
Eli
Then change it.
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Reflections on a Lost World
Solara
Do you remember what it was like? I mean, in the world before?
Eli
People had more than they needed. We had no idea what was precious, what wasn't. We threw away things people kill each other for now.
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Conditional Agreement for Journey to Water
Solara
You said I could come with you if I took you to the water!
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Power of Words as a Weapon
Carnegie
It's a weapon! A weapon aimed right at the hearts and minds of the weak and the desperate.
[about the Bible]
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Acceptance of a Life Unchanged
Claudia
I was like this since birth. I was lucky... I was already used to living like this.
[about her blindness]
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Desire and Distance in Life's Journey
Claudia
I can't imagine what it must feel like, having what you want so close, and it might as well be a million miles away.
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Reflections on Humanity and Mortality
Eli
Cursed be the ground, for our sake. Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth, for us, for out of the ground we were taken for the dust that we are... and to the dust we shall return.
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Protection at Any Cost
Taglines
Some will kill to have it. He will kill to protect it.
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Gratitude and Reflection in a Journey
Eli
Dear Lord, thank you for giving me the strength and the conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Thank you for guiding me straight and true through the many obstacles in my path, and keeping me resolute when all around seemed lost. Thank you for your protection and your many signs along the way. Thank you for any good I may have done, and I'm so sorry about the bad. Thank you for the friend I made. Please watch over her as you have watched over me. Thank you for finally allowing me to rest. I am so very tired. But I go now to my rest, at peace, knowing that I have done right in my time on this Earth, I fought the good fight. I finished the race. I kept the faith.
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Survival Amidst Horror and Desperation
Eli
We gotta go now.
[seeing the grave yard in the backyard of the homestead]
Solara
They killed all these people.
Eli
Not just killed them. They ate them.
Solara
Her hands... her hands were shaking.
Eli
Too much human meat. Let's go!
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Dispute Over a Cat Incident
Martz
That was my cat.
Eli
Fine specimen.
Martz
I saw you knock him off the bar.
Eli
No, I kind of shooed him. I didn't really knock him.
Martz
You raised your hand at him.
Eli
Won't happen again, I promise you.
Bartender
Hey Martz, how bout another drink, huh?
Martz
That cat has been coming in here for two years. It's got more rights to be in here than you.
Eli
I don't want any trouble.
Martz
Well, that's too bad. Cuz you're about to-
[Raising his fist at Eli]
Eli
I know who you are. A murderer of innocent travelers around the world. You are going to be held accountable for the things you've done. Do you know that? Do you?
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A Journey Towards Home and Safety
Lombardi
You don't have to leave, you know. You're more than welcome to stay. You'll be perfectly safe here.
Solara
Thank you. But this is something I have to do.
Lombardi
Where will you go?
Solara
Home.
[thoughtfully as she holds the sword]
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Balancing Faith and Life's Lessons
Eli
In all these years I've been carrying it and reading it every day... I got so caught up in keeping it safe that I forgot to live by what I learned from it.
[about his Bible]
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Embracing the Power of Hope
Taglines
Believe in hope
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Understanding Faith Beyond Sight
Eli
I walk by faith, not by sight.
Solara
What does that mean?
Eli
It means that you know something even if you don't know something.
Solara
That doesn't make any sense.
Eli
It doesn't have to make sense. It's faith. It's faith. It's the flower of light in the field of darkness that's giving me the strength to carry on, you understand?
Solara
Is that from your book?
Eli
No, its uh...] Live "].
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Solara
What?
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Perceived invulnerability of a protected individual
Hoyt
It's like he's protected somehow, like there's nothing that can touch him.
[about Eli]
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Focus on Your Own Journey
Eli
Stay on the path. It's not your concern. Stay on the path. It's not your concern.
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Search for the Book's True Purpose
Eli
I always believed there was a place where this book belonged, where it was needed. But I haven't found it yet.
[When Carnegie confronts him and demands he hand the Bible over to him]
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Confidence in Perception and Sanity
Eli
I know what I heard. I know what I hear. I know I'm not crazy.
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A Tense Encounter Over a Bible
Guard
That's far enough! What's your business here?
Eli
My name is Eli. I have a King James Bible in my possession.
Guard
Remain where you are. Don't make any sudden moves, or you will be fired upon.
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Choices and Consequences in The Book of Eli
Claudia
Where is Solara?
Carnegie
Out there. Her choice. I tried to bring her back...she refused.
[gesturing to the window]
Claudia
What did you do that she refused?
Carnegie
Read it.
[Pushes the Bible forward toward her]
Claudia
What did you do to my daughter?
Carnegie
Read it!
Claudia
What did you do to my daughter?!
[Slams her hands down on the Bible]
Carnegie
You can start anytime.
Claudia
I'm sorry, it's been so long. I don't remember.
Carnegie
You have to.
Claudia
Do I have to? Really?
Carnegie
No, no, you have to. Please.
Claudia
Your leg.
Carnegie
It doesn't hurt anymore.
Claudia
I can smell it. You worked so hard for that book. You sacrificed so much. So many men... more than you could spare. Now all those people who were too scared to even say your name, they're downstairs tearing up the bar right now. Did you know that? And there's no one there to stop them. And you're feverish. I can't imagine what it must feel like, having what you want so close, and it might as well be a million miles away.
[Places her hand on Carnegie's forehead; Leans forward, almost nose-to-nose with Carnegie; Shoves his head back]
Carnegie
Stop it! Are you leaving me? Claudia? Claudia! Claudia!
[Wathing Claudia leave]
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Questioning the Value of the Book
Solara
I didn't think you would ever give up the book. I thought it was important to you.
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Consequences of Sacrifice and Fear
Claudia
You worked so hard for that book. You sacrificed so much. So many men... more than you could spare. Now all those people who were too scared to even say your name, they're downstairs tearing up the bar right now. Did you know that? And there's no one there to stop them.
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Walking by Faith, Not by Sight
Taglines
We walk by faith not by sight
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Questioning One's Sense of Direction
Solara
Have you ever thought that maybe you were lost?
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