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Pompeii
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"Pompeii" Quotes

A Roman engineer races to save the city of Pompeii from impending disaster as Mount Vesuvius begins to erupt.

Quotes

Fortune helps those who seize fortune.

Robert Harris

luckfortune

The water, the air, the earth, the fire. It's all connected. The earth is a closed system.

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natureconnection

It's a strange thing, but you get more respect in Pompeii for making a good wine than you do for making a good bath.

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respectpriorities

We are all slaves of the laws. Freedom is only to be found in obedience.

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freedomobedience

You have to be careful with the gods. They like to play tricks on us.

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godscaution

The gods don't care about us. They're too busy fighting each other.

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godsindifference

The earth does not forget. It keeps a record.

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naturememory

It is the nature of man to always seek what is forbidden.

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human natureforbidden

There is no such thing as luck. It's all in the preparation.

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luckpreparation

The earth is a great mother, but she is also a great devourer.

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natureduality