Favorite Movie Quotes

I watched one of my favorite movies for one of my class, "Anna and the King." I love that movie I love the culture, the story, and the characters. If you haven't seen it yet and you like culture and romance, then I recommend seeing the movie. Granted, the love story isn't the best kind because the king already had 23 wives and 42 concubines. But I think the beauty of the story that they loved each other so much that they gave it up because they knew that it could not happen because of the statue and culture situation, and that it was not the best thing for each other. She's a English school teacher while he is the King of Siam. Keep in mind, it is not historically correct because it's just a fictional movie.

Some memorable quotes:

King Mongkut: You are teacher? 
Anna Leonowens: Yes, Your Majesty, I am. 
King Mongkut: You do not look sufficient of age for scientific teaching. How many years have you? 
Anna Leonowens: Enough to know that age and wisdom do not necessarily go hand in hand, Your Majesty. 

Anna Leonowens: In my letter confirming my employment, Your Majesty, you claimed you wanted Siam to take its place among the nations of the modern world. You spoke of building something greater than yourself. A country where no man is above the law. Which is why I chose to come here. 


Tuptim: How did Mem survive?
Anna Leonowens: The same way you will. One awful day at a time. 

Anna Leonowens: [to King Mongkut] Life is... precious, especially if you're a Christian and only allowed to have one.


Anna Leonowens: I would like to know why... , if science can unravel something as beautiful as music... , why it cannot posit a solution for a schoolteacher and a king.
King Mongkut: The manner in which people might understand such new possibilities is also process of evolution.
Anna Leonowens: Everything in Siam has it's own time. 


King Chulalongkorn: It is always surprising how small a part of life is taken up by meaningful moments. Most often they are over before they start although they cast a light on the future and make the person who originated them unforgettable. Anna had shined such a light on Siam.