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21 " For a few moments, the secrets of the universe are opened to us. Life is a cheap parlor trick. That's the miserable truth. "
― Jonathan Nolan , Memento Mori
22 " If time and fear aren’t enough to dissuade people from their revenge, then there’s always authority, softly shaking its head and saying, 'We understand, but you’re the better man for letting it go. For rising above it. For not sinking to their level. And besides,' says authority, 'if you try anything stupid, we’ll lock you up in a little room.' "
23 " Time is theft, isn't that what they say? And time eventually convinces most of us that forgiveness is a virtue. Conveniently, cowardice and forgiveness look identical at a certain distance. Time steals your nerve. "
24 " We used to look up in the sky and wonder at our place in the stars; now, we just look down and worry about our place in the dirt. "
― Jonathan Nolan , Interstellar: Original Screenplay
25 " They tried to teach you to make lists in grade school, remember? Back when your day planner was the back of your hand. And if your assignments came off in the shower, well, then they didn’t get done. No direction, they said. No discipline. So they tried to get you to write it all down somewhere more permanent. "
26 " It's not so much that you've lost yourfaith in time as that time has lost its faith in you "
27 " According to the schedule, the entire block from 8:00 to 8:30 has been labeled BRUSH YOUR TEETH. Earl laughs again and walks over to the bathroom. [...] 'Who needs half an hour to brush their teeth?' "
28 " The night is darkest before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming. "
― Jonathan Nolan , The Dark Knight (Script)