The Golden Compass Quotes

Farder Coram: It's an alethiometer. It's a truth measure - a golden compass. It enables you to see what others wish to hide... You can ask any sort of question you can imagine. Once you've got your question framed...
Lyra Belacqua: Can I try?
John Faa: [chuckles]
Farder Coram: One thing I do know, Lyra, you mustn't grasp at the answer. Hold the question in your mind, but lightly, like it was something alive.

Movie: The Golden Compass
Fra Pavel: Are you familiar with the Prophecy of the Witches?
Marisa Coulter: You think she is that child? She must be found.

Movie: The Golden Compass
[from Trailer]
Serafina Pekkala: War is coming Lyra.

Movie: The Golden Compass