The Village (2004) - Quotes

Communication and Fear in Relationships

Ivy: No, I won't tell you your color, stop asking. When we are married, will you dance with me? I find dancing very agreeable. Why can you not say what is in your head?

Lucius: Why can you not stop saying what is in yours? Why must you lead, when I want to lead? If I want to dance, I will ask you to dance. If I want to speak I will open my mouth and speak. Everyone is forever plaguing me to speak further. Why? What good is it to tell you you are in my every thought from the time I wake? What good can come from my saying that I sometimes cannot think clearly or do my work properly? What gain can rise of my telling you the only time I feel fear as others do is when I think of you in harm? That is why I am on this porch, Ivy Walker. I fear for your safety before all others. And yes, I will dance with you on our wedding night.

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Perception Beyond Sight in The Village

Lucius: Do you not wish you had your sight?

Ivy: I see the world, Lucius Hunt. Just not as you see it.

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A Conversation on Courage and Identity

Lucius: It is cold outside. You ought to go in.

Ivy: Why are you on this porch?

Lucius: It is not safe.

Ivy: There are other porches...Do you find me too much of a tomboy? I do long to do boy things. Like that game the boys play at the stump. They put their backs to the woods, and see how long they can wait before getting scared. It's so exciting. I understand you hold the record. It will never be broken, they say.

Lucius: It's just children's games.

Ivy: How is it you are brave when all the rest of us shake in our boots?

Lucius: I do not worry about what will happen, only what needs to be done.

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A Compliment on Running Style

Lucius: You run like a boy.

Ivy: Thank you.

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The Danger of the Bad Color Berry

Ivy: [after Noah hands her some red berries] Oh, berries! What a splendid present!

Lucius: Be cautious. You are holding the bad color.

Ivy: [becomes worried, covers the berries with her hands; to Noah] This color attracts Those We Don't Speak Of. You ought not pick that color berry anymore.

Lucius: [in a hushed whisper] He picked it from his pocket.

Ivy: Your breathing has changed. What's wrong?

Lucius: [to Noah] If you did not pick this now, where did you get it?

Lucius: [to the elders] Today at Resting Rock, Noah Percy handed Ivy Walker berries of the bad color. When asked where he found these berries, for they were not like others I have seen, he pointed to the drawing upon Resting Rock. It is my belief that Noah Percy has entered the woods, and has done so on many occasions. It is also my belief that because of his innocence those creatures who reside in the woods did not harm him. This strengthens my feeling that they will let me pass if the sense I am not a threat.

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A Deal for Quiet Room Access

Ivy: Noah Percy come here this minute. You must go into the quiet room.

Noah: No, no I'll cry quarts.

Ivy: If you will not go into the quiet room we must strike a deal.

Noah: Capital idea.

Ivy: You must promise never to hit anyone ever again.

Noah: No, no hitting.

Ivy: Do you promise to keep this deal secret?

Noah: Like a church mouse.

Ivy: The deal is struck.

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Love and Tradition in Marriage Proposals

Kitty: I'm in love! I want your permission to marry, Papa!

Edward: There's a proper manner in which these things are supposed to happen, such as the boy would normally be standing next to you, in a moment such as this! Where is the boy in all this, Kitty?!

Kitty: I haven't spoken to him as of yet.

Edward: The young man is unaware of your intentions?!

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Impending Threat in The Village

Noah Percy: They're coming.

Noah Percy: [near-hysterical, laughing and sobbing] ... Bad color! Bad, bad color! Bad c-color...!

Kitty Walker: [whispering] Don't let them in!

Brown-Eyed Girl: Heed the warning bell, for they are coming.

Finton Coin: Thank you, Lucius. You're a good friend.

Jay (M. Night Shyamalan): Do not get into conversations.

Beatrice: It is amazing what two people love chooses to unite. It follows no rules.

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Warning of a Potential Predator

Alice Hunt: What we seem to have amongst us is a predator of some type. Most likely a coyote, or a wolf. It's manner of killing and removing the fur, but leaving the flesh torn, may be a sign that this animal suffers from madness; and for the next fortnight we should be vigilant for sightings of this coyote. Keep careful watch over our little ones as they play on the hills.

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A Question of Thoughts and Communication

Alice Hunt: What goes on in that head of yours? Say something Lucius.

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Reflections on Kindness and Silence

August Nicholson: I often wondered if you and my son bonded because neither of you was fond of speaking. You're very kind. You must pardon my manners; I haven't slept in many nights.

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Yearning for Connection and Comfort

August Nicholson: Who'll pinch me to wake me up? Who will laugh at me when I fall? Whose breath will I listen for so that I may sleep? Whose hand will I hold so that I may walk?

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The Power of Love's Influence

Edward Walker: The world moves for love; it kneels before it in awe.

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Understanding with the Woods' Creatures

Edward Walker: We have always had a gentle understanding with the creatures that live in the woods.

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The Cost of Standing for Justice

Edward Walker: Yes, I have risked. I hope I am always able to risk everything for the just and right cause.

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Acknowledging Unfathomable Fearlessness in Others

Edward Walker: You are fearless in a way that I shall never know.

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A Father's Shame Over His Daughter's Blindness

Edward Walker: The moment I heard my daughter's vision had finally failed her, and that she'd forever be blind, I was sitting in that chair. I was so ashamed.

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Gratitude for Time Shared

Edward Walker: [part of a table grace] We are grateful for the time we have been given.

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Strength of Will to Live

Edward Walker: His will to live is very strong.

Curiosity and the Nature of Attention

Edward Walker: [approaching students who have found slain animal] What manner of spectacle has attracted your attention so splendidly I ought carry it in my pocket to help me teach?

Ivy's Return to Lucius

Ivy Walker: I'm back, Lucius.

Finding Love Again in The Village

Ivy Walker: My sister has found love... again.

Belief in Protection from Magic Rocks

Ivy Walker: We'll be safe, we have the magic rocks.

Defining Identity Through Silence and Choice

Ivy Walker: I'm not going to tell you what your color is, so stop asking.

The Depth of Love and Loss

Ivy Walker: If he dies, all that is left of me will die with him.

Perception Beyond Color in The Village

Ivy Walker: Papa, I cannot see his color.

Unspoken Desires and Reluctant Actions

Ivy Walker: [to Lucius] I know why you denied my sister. When I was younger, you used to hold my arm when I walked. Then suddenly you stopped. One day, I even tripped in your presence and nearly fell. I was faking, of course, but still you did not hold me. Sometimes we don't do things we want to do so that others will not know we want to do them.

Perception of Color in Darkness

Ivy Walker: [to Lucius] My sister cried a lot. You wonder how I recognize you? Some people - just a handful, mind you - give off the tiniest color. It's faint. Like a haze. It's the only thing I ever see in the darkness. Papa has it, too. Do you wonder what your color is? Well, that I won't tell you. It's not ladylike to speak of such things. You shouldn't even have asked.

Reflections on Life and Nature

Ivy Walker: [singing to her sister Kitty] Baby sleep, gently sleep / Life is long and love is deep. / Time will be sweet for thee / All the world to see. / Time to look around and know / How the shadows come and go, / How the breeze stirs the tree, / How the blossoms grow.

Seeking Permission for a Dangerous Journey

Lucius Hunt: [reading a letter to the elders] My mother is unaware of reasons of my visit today. She did not give her consent or consult me in any form. The passing of little Daniel Nicholson, from illness, and other events have weighed on my thoughts. I ask permission to cross into the forbidden woods and travel to the nearest town. I will gather new medicines, and I will return. With regards to those we don't speak of, I am certain they will let me pass. Creatures can sense emotion and fear. They will see I am pure of intention and not afraid. The end.