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The Dangers of Powerful Neurotoxins
Eddie Carr
I loaded the enhanced venom of Conus purpurascens, the South Sea cone shell. Most powerful neurotoxin in the world. Acts within a two-thousandth of a second. Faster than the nerve-conduction velocity. The animal's down before it feels the prick of the dart.
Ian Malcolm
Is there an antidote?
Eddie Carr
What, like if you shot yourself in the foot? Don't do that. You'd be dead before you realized you'd had an accident.
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A Mother's Anger is Unleashed
Ian Malcolm
Mommy's very angry.
[after hearing the adult ''T. rex'' roar for its missing child]
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Identity Shift in Jurassic Park Narrative
Ian Malcolm
Now you're John Hammond.
[to Ludlow, as the ''T. rex'' terrorizes San Diego]
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A Final Opportunity for Redemption
John Hammond
It's our last chance at redemption.
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Ambition and Capability in Leadership
Peter Ludlow
Hammond's reach exceeded his grasp. Mine does not.
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A Visit for Campfire Stories
Peter Ludlow
Well, Dr. Malcolm. Here to share a few campfire stories with my uncle?
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The Dangers of Violence and Technology
Eddie Carr
Violence and technology? Not good bedfellows!
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Preserving Legacy Without Endangering Others
Ian Malcolm
If you want to leave your name on something, fine. But stop putting it on other people's headstones.
[to Hammond]
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The Cycle of Excitement and Fear
Ian Malcolm
Yeah. "Ooh, ah," that's how it always starts. But then later there's running and screaming.
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Describing a Pachycephalosaurus Encounter
Roland Tembo
You're coming up on a…a Pachy…a pachy…oh, hell. Uh, the fathead with the bald spot. Friar Tuck!
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Experience with Predators in the Wild
Sarah Harding
I've worked around predators since I was 20 years old. Lions, jackals, hyenas…you.
[to Malcolm]
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Carnivores and Game Trails in the Wild
Roland Tembo
This is a game trail, Mr. Ludlow. Carnivores hunt on game trails. Do you want to set up base camp or a buffet?
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Trusting Nature for Preservation and Survival
John Hammond
It is absolutely imperative that we work with the Costa Rican Department of Biological Preserves to establish a set of rules for the preservation and isolation of that island. These creatures require our absence to survive, not our help. And if we could only step aside and trust in nature, life will find a way.
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Conditions for a Hunting Expedition
Roland Tembo
Peter, if you want me to run your little camping trip, there are two conditions: Firstly, I'm in charge, and when I'm not around, Dieter is. All you have to do is sign the checks, tell us we're doing a good job, and open your case of scotch when we have a good day. Second condition: My fee? You can keep it. All I want in return for my services is the right to hunt one of the tyrannosaurs. A male, a buck only. How and when is my business. Now if you don't like either of those conditions, you're on your own. So go ahead, set up base camp right here, or in a swamp, or in the middle of a rex nest for all I care. But I've been on too many safaris with rich dentists to listen to any more suicidal ideas, OK?
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New Mistakes in Jurassic Park's Legacy
John Hammond
Don't worry. I'm not making the same mistakes again.
Ian Malcolm
No, you're making all new ones.
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Cathy Encounters an Unusual Creature
Cathy
Well, hello there. What are you? Some sort of bird or something? Are you hungry? Take a bite. It's roast beef. It's good. Come on. I won't hurt you. Mommy! Daddy! You've got to come see this! I found something!
[''hears a weird sound and sees a Compsognathus jump out of the bushes''; ''the Compy comes closer to see Cathy's sandwich and Cathy takes a piece out''; ''the Compy takes the meat with its mouth''; ''turns around and sees multiple Compsognathuses'']
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Acknowledgment of Mistakes and Gratitude for Site B
John Hammond
You were right and I was wrong. There! Did you ever expect to hear me say such a thing? Thank god for Site B.
[to Malcolm]
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Value of Appearance Over Education
Peter Ludlow
Careful. This suit costs more than your education".
[to Ian]
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Consequences of Parental Recognition in Nature
Ian Malcolm
Hey, when the adult sees us once again with his baby, uh, isn't he gonna be like, "You!"? You know, there may be some, uh, angry recognition.
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Motivations Behind Environmental Activism
Ian Malcolm
What's your background? Wildlife photography?
Nick Van Owen
Yeah, wildlife, combat, you name it. When I was with Nightline, I was in ], Chechnya, all over Bosnia. Do some volunteer work for Greenpeace once in a while.
[[Rwanda]
Ian Malcolm
Greenpeace? What drew you there?
Nick Van Owen
Women. Eighty percent female, Greenpeace.
[grinning]
Ian Malcolm
That's noble.
Nick Van Owen
Yeah, well, "noble" was last year. This year I'm getting paid. Hammond's check cleared, or I wouldn't be going on this wild goose chase.
Ian Malcolm
Uh, where you're going is the only place in the world where the geese chase you!
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Exploring the Limits of Possibility
Eddie Carr
Wow. Is this even possible?
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Need for Practicality Amidst Romantic Gestures
Sarah Harding
Look. I love that you rode in here on a white horse. I really do. It's very touching, very dramatic. I just need you to show up in a cab now and then, too.
[to Malcolm]
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Request for a Flexible Material
Sarah Harding
I need something pliable. Spit. Your gum!.
[Holds out her hand and Nick spits saliva into it]
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Realizing a Dream: A Bold Vision
Peter Ludlow
Fifteen years ago, John Hammond had a dream. Like John himself, the dream was grand. It was outsized. It was bold. It was impractical. It was not to be. Half an hour from now…John Hammond's dream, re-imagined, will come true.
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Corporate Responsibility and Personal Accountability
Peter Ludlow
InGen is my responsibility now, Doctor, I will jealously defend its interests.
Ian Malcolm
Your responsibility, what about Mr. Hammond?
Peter Ludlow
It is our board of directors whom I must look in the eye, not my uncle. Really, you must trust me, your problems are about to be rendered moot. In a few weeks time, they'll be long forgotten.
Ian Malcolm
Not by me.
[grabbing Ludlow's arm]
Peter Ludlow
Careful. This suit cost more than your education.
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The Inevitable Discovery of the Lost World
John Hammond
Now it's only a matter of time before this…lost world…is found and pillaged.
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Understanding the High Hide Concept
Eddie Carr
It's a High Hide. A High Hide. See, you go up and you hide, high. It goes up to where the trees are, and keeps the researchers out of harm's way.
[off Malcolm's look]
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park - Peter Ludlow
Peter Ludlow
Wait! Wait, wait, wait, wait! Wait! Wait!
[last words before being caught by the father T-Rex and being killed by the baby T-Rex]
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Critique of Modern Entertainment Preferences
Kelly Malcolm
She doesn't even have Sega. She's such a troglodyte.
Ian Malcolm
Cruel, but good word use.
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Ownership and Rights of Created Life
Peter Ludlow
An extinct animal brought back to life has no rights. It exists because we made it. We patented it. We own it.
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Transformation from Capitalist to Naturalist
Ian Malcolm
So you went from capitalist to naturalist in just four years. That's something.
[to Hammond]
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