The Book Thief

Rosa: Hans, where did you put the flag? If we don't find it, it's going to look like we're saying something. Franz: Burn a book. Go on, burn a book. Go on. I'll be watching — both of you. Hans: What was I thinking? [begins sobbing] He took my name! Christ on the Cross, what have I done? [Rosa shushes Hans gently] I've ruined us, I've ruined us! I'm sorry, Rosa. I'm sorry. Liesel: Nein Rudy Rudy: Yah Liesel

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Rosa: Can we trust her? Hans: She's our daughter. Rosa: She's a child Hans: Rosa, we have no choice. Rosa: He looks like death. Hans: He's probably forgotten what food tastes like. Rosa: And what are we going to feed him on? We barely have enough to feed ourselves. Hans: We will make do. Rosa: Oh, "we will make do." Hans: We have always known that, one day, this may happen. Hmm? Rosa: We could turn him in tomorrow. The authorities would understand— We could say it was late at night— Hans: Rosa. Rosa: I know. Hans: He came to us. I owe his family everything. Rosa: I know.

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Franz: I'm reporting you. Liesel: For what? Having a diary? Franz: I know you're up to something.

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Liesel: They're coming. Rosa: Who? Liesel: They're checking basements.

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Liesel: I don't understand. What did he do so wrong? Max: He reminded people of their humanity.

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Max: But, if they come and find me here, they'll take all of you away. Liesel: No, Max. Max: I have to, Liesel. I'm sorry. Liesel: But you promised. Max: It's for your own good. For your family. Liesel: But you're my family.

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