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The African Queen
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"The African Queen" Quotes

A prim missionary and a rough boat captain join forces to navigate dangerous waters and take down a German warship during World War I.

Quotes

Nature, which had played such an enormous part in his life, had no part in hers.

C.S. Forester

naturecontrast

Never be ashamed of what you feel. You have the right to feel any emotion that you want, and to do what makes you happy.

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emotionshappiness

A man can be a fool and not know it, but not if he is married.

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marriagefoolishness

All right, I’ll take it. After all, if you’re a coward you’re a coward, and that’s all there is to it.

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braveryacceptance

African Queen! She's a lady, she is!

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admirationrespect

I don't pretend to be anything but a simple soldier.

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modestyidentity

I never dreamed any mere physical experience could be so stimulating!

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adventureexcitement

I suppose you’ve noticed that things have been happening to us since we met.

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fatecoincidence

It’s queer how out of touch with truth women are. They live in a world of their own.

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misunderstandingperception

I never thought I would be so glad to see a German in all my life.

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surprisegratitude