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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
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"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Quotes

A meek man escapes his mundane life through vivid daydreams of adventure and heroism.

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He drove on toward Waterbury and soon he was through the worst of the storm.

James Thurber

perseveranceadventure

The Old Man'll get us through.

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trustfaith

She's all worried about you. She says if you're not back in time for the wedding, you can go.

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familycommitment

Ta-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa.

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rhythmsound

Rage was in his eyes as the Englishman came up. 'Qu'est-ce que c'est que cette chose?'

James Thurber

angerconfusion

The Navy hydroplane shot ahead. Mitty watched it come. 'Ten, twelve,' Mitty counted. 'They're up.'

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observationimagination

I've read your book on streptococci.' Walter Mitty pushed back his shoulders.

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knowledgeconfidence

I'm not asking you, Lieutenant Berg,' said the Commander. 'Throw on the power lights,' Mitty said.

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authorityassertiveness

The pounding of the cylinders increased: ta-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa-pocketa.

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soundtension

We only live once, Sergeant. Or do we?''

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philosophyexistentialism