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Apt Pupil
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"Apt Pupil" Quotes

A high school student discovers the dark secrets of an elderly Nazi war criminal living in his neighborhood.

Quotes

Evil is a word we use to describe the absence of good, just as we use the word darkness to describe the absence of light.

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good vs evil

We never know, do we, how we'll react to unexpected violence? Given the right circumstances, almost anyone could turn into a monster.

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human nature

The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.

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moving onletting go

Sometimes the worst things in life are the things you can't change, the things that don't go as planned.

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acceptanceresilience

We're all capable of doing things we never thought we were capable of. The key is to choose the right path.

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self-discoverychoice

Fear can be a powerful motivator, but it can also be a prison that holds you back from experiencing life to the fullest.

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fearfreedom

The truth is like a knife. It may hurt, but it's necessary to cut through the lies and deception.

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truthdeception

Regret is a heavy burden to carry. It can consume you if you let it. But sometimes, it's a reminder of the lessons we've learned.

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regretlessons

In the end, it's not the darkness we should fear, but the darkness within ourselves.

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inner demonsfear

Power is a double-edged sword. It can corrupt, but it can also be used to bring about positive change.

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powercorruption