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The Buried Giant
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"The Buried Giant" Quotes

An elderly couple sets out on a journey through a mist-covered land to find their long-lost son in a world where a mist of forgetfulness clouds the memories of its inhabitants.

Quotes

You would have searched a long time for the sort of winding lane or tranquil meadow for which England later became celebrated.

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natureengland

We must take care, Sir Gawain, not to set store by words too much.

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wisdom

The mist in your mind, I tell you, is not for your health, my friend.

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healthmind

Perhaps you can forget easily what happened yesterday, but not I.

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memory

There’s a journey we must go on, and no more delay.

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journey

So we know there are things we do not know.

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knowledge

You have no idea what good your words can do.

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impactwords

It’s the fear of losing each other I’m talking about.

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fearrelationships

You can’t blame the roads for being long and dark and in bad condition.

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blameobstacles

You’ve been so long without each other, it’s hard to believe you’re even the same people.

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changetime