Quotes

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Louise: He's dead, Chance. The old man's dead. Chance: I see. [continues watching television]

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Abraz: Bullshit. Who sent you here, boy? Did that chickenshit asshole Raphael send you, boy? Chance: No. Mr. Thomas Franklin told me I must leave the old man's house. He's dead, you know. Abraz: Dead, my ass. You tell that asshole, if he got somethin' to tell me, to get his ass down here himself! You got that, boy? Chance: If I see Rafael, I will relay your message.

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President "Bobby": Mr. Gardner, do you agree with Ben, or do you think that we can stimulate growth through temporary incentives? Chance: As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden. President "Bobby": In the garden. Chance: Yes. In the garden, growth has it seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter. And then we get spring and summer again. President "Bobby": Spring and summer. Chance: Yes. President "Bobby": Then fall and winter. Chance: Yes. Benjamin Rand: I think what our insightful young friend is saying is that we welcome the inevitable seasons of nature, but we're upset by the seasons of our economy. Chance: Yes! There will be growth in the spring! Benjamin Rand: Hmm! Chance: Hmm! President "Bobby": Hm. Well, Mr. Gardner, I must admit that is one of the most refreshing and optimistic statements I've heard in a very, very long time. … I admire your good, solid sense. That's precisely what we lack on Capitol H

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Ron Steigler: Mr. Gardner, uh, my editors and I have been wondering if you would consider writing a book for us, something about your um, political philosophy, what do you say? Chance: I can't write. Ron Steigler: Heh, heh, of course not, who can nowadays? Listen, I have trouble writing a postcard to my children. Look uhh, we can give you a six figure advance, I'll provide you with the very best ghost-writer, proof-readers... Chance: I can't read. Ron Steigler: Of course you can't! No one has the time! We, we glance at things, we watch television... Chance: I like to watch TV. Ron Steigler: Oh, oh, oh sure you do. No one reads!

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Dennis Watson: You know, I've never met anyone like you in Washington before. Chance: Yes, I've been here all my life. Dennis Watson: Really? And uh, where have you been all MY life? … Ah, tell me, Mr. Gardner... have you ever had sex with a man? Chance: No... I don't think so. Dennis Watson: We could go upstairs right now. Chance: Is there a TV upstairs? I like to watch. Dennis Watson: You like to uh, watch? Chance: Yes. Dennis Watson: You wait right here. I'll go get Warren!

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Morton Hull: Do you realize that more people will be watching you tonight, than all those who have seen theater plays in the last forty years? Chance: Why?

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Thomas Franklin: It's that gardener. Johanna: Yes, Chauncey Gardiner. Thomas Franklin: No, he's a real gardener. Johanna: He does talk like one. I think he's brilliant.