Chariots of Fire Quotes

Eric Liddell: God made countries, God makes kings, and the rules by which they govern. And those rules say that the Sabbath is His. And I for one intend to keep it that way.

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Lord Cadogan: Don't be impertinent, Liddell!
Eric Liddell: The impertinence lies, sir, with those who seek to influence a man to deny his beliefs!

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Lord Cadogan: Hear, hear. In my day it was King first and God after.
Duke of Sutherland: Yes, and the War To End Wars bitterly proved your point!

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Reverend. J.D. Liddell: You can praise God by peeling a spud if you peel it to perfection. Don't compromise. Compromise is a language of the devil. Run in God's name and let the world stand back and in wonder.

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Sam Mussabini: Do you want to know why you lost today? [Harold nods]
Sam Mussabini: You're over striding. [Sets coins in a row]
Sam Mussabini: Now these coins represent the steps in your sprint. [Pushes coins together]
Sam Mussabini: Can you find me another two coins, Mr. Abraham? [Harold looks up]
Sam Mussabini: Remember, over striding. Death for the sprinter [shakes his head]
Sam Mussabini: . Knocks you back. [Slaps Harold across the cheek. Harold winces]
Sam Mussabini: Like that! [Slaps Harold again]
Sam Mussabini: And that! [Sam laughs and grabs Harold by the arm]
Sam Mussabini: .

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