The stars of eternal truth and right have always shone in the firmament of human understanding. The process of bringing them down to earth, remolding them into practical forms, imbuing them with vitality, and then making use of them, has been a long ...
All of us create our own versions of an event, of our lives, even, not because we're liars, necessarily, but because we can only see and understand the truth from our own viewpoint, and a shifting viewpoint at that.
I don't think there's any topic a writer should feel afraid of tackling just because it has already been discussed. If you feel you have a fresh perspective and an understanding of a certain emotional truth, it's always worth writing.
Sylvie: I don't understand. Why do you want a divorce? Reggie Lampert: Because I don't love him and he doesn't love me. Sylvie: That's no reason to get a divorce!
Eric Draven: Mother is the name for God on the lips and hearts of all children. Do you understand? Morphine is bad for you. Your daughter is out there on the streets waiting for you.
Ace Rothstein: [to Don] Listen to me very carefully. There are three ways of doing things around here: the right way, the wrong way, and the way that *I* do it. You understand?
Sir Francis Walsingham: [referring to Elizabeth] Her Majesty rules with the heart... not with the head. Mary of Guise: [smiles] Hm, I understand. It is hard for a woman to forget her heart.
Kaffee: Commander, from what I understand, if this thing goes to court, they won't need a lawyer, they'll need a priest. Galloway: No, they'll need a lawyer.
[the Duke has volunteered his men to go with Hans to find Anna] Duke: Be prepared for anything. And should you encounter the queen, you are to put an end to this winter. Do you understand?
[Amsterdam goes to wipe blood off razor] Priest Vallon: No son, never. The blood stays on the blade. One day you'll understand.
[from trailer] Katniss Everdeen: You understand, that what ever I do, it comes back to you and mom. I don't want you to get hurt.
Shaman of Maypore: Now you see the power of the rock you bring back. Indiana Jones: Yes. I understand its power now.
Sushi Bar Assistant: [in Japanese] I'm not bald, okay? I shaved my head. Sushi Bar Assistant: [in English] Understand?
Perry: I'd understand if you wanted to take a swing at me... Perry: [Harry lands a quick punch to Perry's chin] You fuck!
[neither understands the other's language] Jamie: [in English] It's my favorite time of day, driving you. Aurelia: [in Portuguese] It's the saddest part of my day, leaving you.
Jareth: Turn back, Sarah. Turn back before it's too late. Sarah: I can't. Don't you understand I can't? Jareth: What a pity.
Sam Bell: You'd be okay? GERTY: Of course. The new Sam and I will be back to our programming as soon as I finished rebooting. Sam Bell: Gerty, we're not programmed. We're people, do you understand?
Leader of the hunt: I don't understand these animal psychologists. What is Dr. Zira trying to prove? Dr. Zaius: That man can be domesticated. [the hunt leader begins to laugh in disbelief]
Tangina: It lies to her. It tells her things only a child can understand. It has been using her to restrain the others. To her, it simply is another child. To us, it is The Beast.
César Luciani: I'm going to ask a favor of you, not because you work for me, but because I trust you. Understand the difference? Malik El Djebena: I'm not sure.
Seth Lord: You have everything it takes to make a lovely woman except the one essential: an understanding heart. And without that you might just as well be made of bronze.
