'The Speech' - Secondhand Lions (2003)
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- ‘The Speech’
Secondhand Lions (2003)
Hub McCann (Robert Duvall)
Walter Caldwell (Haley Joel Osment)
Hub McCann: What . . . hey . . . hey . . . hey.
Hub McCann: What the hell? It’s the middle of the night. What’s the matter? What are you doin’ here? You got somethin’ to say to me? Spit it out.
Walter Caldwell: What happened to her Uncle Hub? What happened to Jasmine?
Walter: I . . . I have to know. I have to.
Hub: She died. Died in childbirth. Her and the baby.
Walter: What did you do?
Hub: Went back to the only life I knew. Back to the legion.
Hub: For the next forty years there was always one more war to fight. Then I got old and came here. And here I am. And here I am.
Hub: You cold son? You better, here . . . you better . . . better go inside. Good boy. Yeah. Good boy.
Walter: Those stories about Africa . . . about you . . . they’re true, aren’t they?
Hub: Doesn’t matter.
Walter: It does too. Around my mom all I hear is lies. I don’t know what to believe.
Hub: Damn, if you want to believe in something then believe in it. Just because something isn’t true that’s no reason you can’t believe in it.
Hub: There’s a long speech I give to young men. Sounds like you need to hear a piece of it. Just a piece.
Hub: Sometimes, the things that may or may not be true are the things that a man needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good. That honor, courage, and virtue mean everything. That power and money, money and power, mean nothing. That good always triumphs over evil, and I want you to remember this, that love . . . true love, never dies. You remember that, boy. Remember that. Doesn’t matter if it’s true or not, you see. A man should believe in those things because . . . those are the things worth believing in.
Hub: Yeah. Got that?
Walter: That was a good speech.
Hub: You think so? Thanks.
"For the next 40 years, there was always one more war to fight. Then I got old and came here."
So, so much left unsaid with that statement.
"Just because something isn't true that's no reason you can't believe in it. Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to believe the most. That good always triumphs over evil. Honor, courage and virtue mean everything. That money and power. Power and money mean nothing." My favorite speech of all time. I wish we got to hear the whole thing. So fucking good.
Songs Mirth oh god can you please spare us from politics!?! It’s bad enough that we listen to this crap every single day
Y'know, @Walter ManyBallz, I've watched this hidden classic gem of a movie a few times and never connected to "the speech" until I stumbled onto this clip. Seems remarkably appropriate for our times...
I forgot the best part. "True love... true love never dies"
I bet this speech changed depending on who he told it too. He just told them what they needed to hear.
@@IluvatarEru That was what they needed to hear after all.
Whoever marketed and promoted this movie did a lousy job of it. This movie was made 15 years ago and I just watched it for the first time ever. One of the best I've ever seen. It's simple, not much of a plot, but the theme of the movie was much more important than any plot. The theme pretty much centered around the general goodness of people, and what's right. Something that's missing in most movies today.
This is the BEST film I've EVER saw, but NEVER heard of it as well, until 5 years later. I think they thought it was going to be a flop because all those KNOW IT ALL CRITICS probably tore it up, while us normal people ALL FELL IN LOVE WITH IT. Thank God for Hub McCann.
+havingfun 1968, my sister is 60 years old and is a lot like Hub McCann in many ways. She don't take any crap from anyone, especially young punk boys that think they own women. She's kicked more than one ass in her day, and she's very protective of people that aren't able to stand up for themselves, such as young children and the elderly. She's sometimes violently protective of them, which I love to see in action when someone deserves to have their asses whooped.
I don't think it was marketed or promoted at all.
I just stumbled across it one day years ago at a Blockbuster and rented it. Boy was I blown away. How could something like this exist without me ever having heard of it.
Was a blessing to discover it and I have treasured it ever since.
Sultry, your sister sounds pretty awsome!
PREACH! One of my favourite movies as well. Best moments, lines, lessons, adventure, action, humour, hands down. And this speech proves my points. :D
Most underrated movie ever
Prince of egypt is really underrated too sadly. But this movie is phenomenal too
Agreed!! I love it!!
Nearly 20 years later, pushing 30yo, I still _need_ the rest of _this_ speech! :(
EXACTLY! IM ALMOST 30 AND STILL WAITING FOR THE REST OF THE SPEECH!
Ain't that the truth of it.
Same bout 30 an fear I'm not a man Till I hear it, Man oh Man They Won't ever make movies like this again I have 3 copies 2 DVD 1 blue ray just in case one ever messes up
the rest of the story can be found in the New Testament, proceeded or followed by ‘Jesus said’.
Truth
I'm a soldier in the army (11b for those that care). My mom took me to see this when I was a kid. The older I get, the more important this scene gets for me. This quote. I wish the writers would have given us the full speech, but I also know nothing could live up to what we thought it would be. So this is perfect.
Part of being a man is figuring it out for yourself enough to pass some of it on to the boys so they can come to their own conclusions guided by the wisdom of elders. I think you'll have a plenty good speech to give someday.
Your NCO’s could have filled in the rest for you. Uncle Hub is like the Dad in this movie, stern although loving, while teaching the life lessons he feels are important to Walter, knowing that Walter will leave one day and another man, coach, drill sergeant, or boss, will finish the speech and let Walter grow into the man he was meant to become.
This movie has aged so well. I remember loving it in my early years and it I love it to this day.
Mack Millicco what are you...12?
Same here love it
@@MrRick-ud5re remember growing up and loving this movie. Couldn't remember the name until a few years ago. 20 yrs old
It sucked I was tricked into liking it when I was younger
This is truly a movie for all stages of a young man's life.
When I was a kid I thought "Wow, fun adventure movie! These old dudes are pretty cool, maybe I should ask my older relatives for stories about their youth."
When I was a teenager, I thought "Wow, there's some great lessons to be learnt about how to grow up and become a man."
As an adult I think "Wow, getting old isn't so bad, as long as you can pass on your wisdom to the next generation, and not be too up your own ass to learn from them too."
I just teared up when he said, "True love never dies."
duh
The bar fight scene is the one that everyone always talks about, but this is the one that has stuck with me all these years. This is profound wisdom. A man should believe in the things that are worth believing in. Not for truth's sake, but for his own sake.
I remembered this movie from when they flew a biplane past a cop and set his radar gun off lol
This sense is one that has always stuck with me,in a sick way I can relate because when I lost everything I knew I went back to the life I know.
This is the message that so many of us never got to hear growing up.
I read critics reviews who hated this movie. Makes me wonder where their hearts at. Absolutely wonderful story and makes even real men cry. Terrific film. Hubbs speech is true and unforgettable. 10!
the critics hate the plot because it inspires people
The same that probably would hate the film Tender Mercies.
Become those " critics " have no heart..just shallow or empty..their vision limited to a mirror..
When he grits his teeth and grimaced I feel like he, as an actor, pulled up some serious emotion. In this scene its the part that sticks with me the most.
I can relate to that. I've seem some faces such as that which usually surprise me, I don't know how to take them. I dont fully understand the reason or message behind it. Older folks do certain laughs or grins which catch me off guard, yet I remember them because of its unique, 1 sec of unfamiliarity yet it definitely holds some significance, I just can't pinpoint it. You hit it on the nail I think though.
Second Hand Lions... might be the only movie I’ve watched every few years, especially when some friend or grandson asks “What’s second hand lions?” a movie that I’ve watched many times, and every single time I love it, learn something new, see a bit of wisdom I missed the first few times through. This film is underrated, has a kick ass story, is either a family movie, a love story, and an epic action flick all rolled up into one. Underrated, under marketed, this movie deserves a thousand times the audience it received. It is one of those movies that can actually change your life, if you haven’t seen this, RENT OR BUY IT NOW!
I could watch Robert Duvall read the phonebook, he's the greatest!!
Without a doubt, one of the best actors ever!
Duvall, Hoffman, and Hackman all shared an apartment together at one time. That's some incredible acting chops.
Same!!! Over and over again
When he started by saying "Just because something isn't true that's no reason you can't believe in it" I wasn't sure where his speech was going. But the line "A man should believe in those things because those are things worth believing in" summed it up so perfectly.
When my nephews and nieces come to visit they always ask to watch this movie.
They're in the their teens now, but still love it.
Best compliment they ever paid me was saying it reminds them of me.
Well, Monsieur le Comte, you must be a hell of a man.
Edmond, if first, you have kiddos who want to come see you,,, give thanks, that is evidence you are worthwhile.
If they tell you that this movie reminds them of you,,,, then you have made a great impression on them, one that they will carry a lifetime.
Hub and Garth BOTH remind me of my leading men. My Grandparents and their friends were very important in my young life. Aaron Hess, Wayne Black, Dave Hall, Gene Simmons, Dennis Ramey, Charles Hand.
All men who modeled the behavior that taught me how to stand up right, as a humble man and good American. They all taught me that slurs were bad, people tend not to be. Always treat others as you hope they would treat your baby sister.
This world has been so emotionally sensitive that those efforts are ever needed. Ultimately, keep love alive in your heart.
That's a helluva compliment, sir.
That’s ironic. After knowing me and meeting my Dad, my former mother in law told her daughter, my ex wife, that she needed to watch this movie, in order for her to better understand men like my father and I. She even told her daughter that I was untrainable, I always took that as a compliment.
Just finished watching this movie again after not having seen it for years. This scene means a lot more to me now than when I was a kid. When you're a kid you're still naive to how the world operates and this speech just seems like common sense. It's only after you've suffered and endured hardship that a speech like this truly humbles you and reminds you of what's important.
How old are you bro? I’m 23, 24 next month and I’m so scared. Idk what the future holds but I both the both of us will be okay
@@AnonURnot I'm 43, kid, and believe me when I tell you It's ok to be scared. It's hard wired into our brains, but don't let that fear consume you. You'll never ask that wonderful person out, you'll wish you had went on that adventure, etc. You will miss out on all of the great things that you should have at my age but I don't because of fear. A wife, kids, friends.
I wish you luck. You got one life. Don't make the same mistakes I did and waste half of it trying to avoid the pains of life. Become stronger.
Why this film never got the acclaim it deserved Ill never know.
It goes all the way to the BONE, that's why! Folks can't handle truth anymore.
@@lewiemcneely9143 - Not thst they're important, but good movies without any of that just don't get much attention anymove.
This is a highly underrated film.
True love never dies. I know and I believe in it because it is worth believing.
As a kid I really wished I could hear the rest of Hub McCan's speech, as an adult that hasn't changed.
Same I really wish they had included it somehow
@The Great SteveO really?
@The Great SteveO you got my hopes up
GOD i love this movie..in so many ways..reminds me of my grand dads and great uncles
Where is the dam movie,, says deleted wth😡😡😡
I have watched this since I was a kid.. I went and joined the army saw the world and Middle East wars I’m 54 now and still come to here and see this speech for just a piece and yeah I’m bawling again.
I feel like this movie touches on the basic goodness that is in every man. That goodness can get buried as we grow because Life happens. The beauty and strength of being a true man are set before us in the short speech... Love it
One of the best movies that I have ever seen
Taken me 20 years to understand this speech
One of the best speeches in history and one I wish I could share with the whole world
It's not a movie for our times. it speaks of honor and integrity, character traits that are not valued at present.
anyone who was ever a warrior in there time can relate to those brothers
im 20 years old and this movie was damn impactful on me growing up. honestly one of the best films ever made that should be watched by everyone
I am 21, and I can draw a line from five year old me watching this movie over and over; to the person I still strive to become. Even if I just realized it again tonight after re-watching the movie.
This has been one of my favorite movies ever since I was a little girl, and this scene in particular has stuck with me my whole life. I always believed every word 💕
True love never dies...well spoken Mr. Duvall, well spoken.
Heartbreaking part. What's more heartbreaking is that Robert Duvall is over 90 years old.
I can't be the only one who wants the rest of the speech
You're not
This movie is one of the best of all time
"Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good. That honor, courage and virtue mean everything; that power and money . . . money and power mean nothing. That good always triumphs over evil. And I want you to remember this, that love - true love never dies. Remember that boy . . . remember that. Doesn’t matter if it is true or not, a man should believe in those things, because those are the things worth believing in"
I found this movie in my Grandmothers house in the basement (no cable) and my 11 year old brain needed electronic stimulation already. I saw the movie on an old box TV, and to this day it is one of my favorite movies. No one promoted this movie, no one. This is one of the best boy-young adult movies ever. I still come back for the stories about Hub and the Foreign Legion.
From the moment I first heard this speech it has put an impression on my mind and my heart that I have never forgotten and I believe it is the most important speech I have ever heard.
Well, I would have liked to hear the rest of the speech but in simplest terms and within reason he is absolutely right. When people ask why believe in God I ask them what is the alternative and then I show them this clip. Some things are just worth believing in .... doesn't matter if they are true or not.
An incredible scene!
an incredible movie!
"A belief which has matured to a firm conviction, that in the final analysis love is the greatest force on earth and is far more enduring than hatred;”
(p.321, Masters of Deceit; J.Edgar Hoover; Holt; 1958)
I watched this film with my dad on Dvd. It quickly became our favourite. And these words have stuck with me through many hard times.
i watched this when i was a kid and forgot the name now i finally found it out damn this was a good movie.
Those really are words that every young man needs to hear
I watched this movie with my family when I was around 12-13. I’m now 25 and this scene hit me like a goddamn train. Life has hit me in some pretty painful ways. This scene reminds me that having conviction in your beliefs is most important when things get hard. The world can be a cruel place at times but your perspective is everything.
I have watched this movie I don't know how many times. On of my all time favorites. Just goes to show that if you have a good story line and some truly great actors, you don't need $100 mil in special effects to make a movie worth watching
I've had this movie for several years. All of the grandsons have seen it. It's one of the best I've ever seen. When they watched it, there was no squirming, messing around, nothing. They watched it intently, just like I did. This is a great, great movie. It's that simple.
Robert Duval is one of the greatest actors of our time. I'm a 41 year old man and this movie is still one of my all time favorites.
One of the best movies ever made. It is worth believing in!
I've got 5 copies of this on DVD...so I can loan out a few to friends who've never seen it. I love this movie...watch it from time to time just for fun.
A great flick indeed.
Now and then I'll watch this scene to be reminded of some of the virtues that are important in life. This movie should be more available to the public. Excellent viewing for a family with teenagers.
I could really use that speech right about now :'(
so could I
Go to the KJV Bible my friend. You'll find it often.
True love never dies :)
Bible lol
I second KJV, but especially, see the Sermon on the Mount. [Matthew 5-7]
And this: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and all thy soul, and all thy mind. This is the first and greatest Commandment, and the Second is like unto it: Love thy neighbor as thyself. Upon these two Commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. " [Matt 22:37-40] Key takeaway: loving your neighbor is right up there with loving God, but don't forget to love yourself, too.
As Jordan Peterson has pointed out, the message of the Bible is that, yes, we are all fallen sinners, but we all share a spark of the Godhead. No man is fit to rule another, but we are all fit to rule ourselves.
Always remember, the Bible isn't about a bunch of arbitrary rules laid down by an invisible super hero from outer space; it's wisdom refined over centuries, millenia by the people who were trying to figure out how to build a civilization in order to survive a world that usually killed them by the age of thirty or so. You might as well say, "inspired by God", it amounts to the same thing.
I wish this had been properly explained to me when I was Walter's age, and I very much want to hear Hub's entire speech.
One of the most important movies EVER MADE. And it's funny and BAD ASS as well. (thanks for quoting this speech) I needed it for a podcast i'm doing.
I loved this movie right up until this point. What a cop out.
1 of the best movies ever made! I put it up there in the top 5 best made movies.
Came across few years ago while browsing for a movie. It is a gem 💎. I was surprised that how come I never heard of this movie, since I consider myself a movie-buff. Love this movie and now I have watched it with my kids many times, and each time, it is fun to watch. It doesn’t get old. Kids enjoy re-watching it.
"Love is one of those bonds which enable people to function and societies to flourish without being directed from above.”
(p.49; The Thomas Sowell Reader; Dr. Thomas Sowell; Basic Books; 2011)
I've always loved this movie but it's so hard for me to watch now after my grandpa passed I tear up everytime I watch it and all the good memory's come rushing back so I don't watch it anymore because it's just so hard to make it through its been 3 years and it still feels fresh
This movie is just incredible. I've watched it at least a hundred times
One of the best speeches ever.
Every young man needs to heed that lesson. Lest we all fall into ruin….
Personally, I have always felt a little cheated that he never told all of us the rest of that great speech.
But, now as a 53 year old man who has continued to try to embrace it's meaning, I believe that is exactly how it was meant...."here are your basic tools, now go build whatever you can dream up!" Awesome, beyond a legendary performance!
Exactly right - you're living the end of the speech.....and its not over yet
This movie is one of my all time favorites, I love to quote the bar fight scenes, & to tell people who have never heard of this movie about how awesome it is, I challenge them to watch it then we will talk about the movie scene that stood out the most to themselves, everyone is so thankful & appreciate that I told them about it that years later when we will meet, they will often remark about it or quote their favorite scenes from the movie, It becomes one of there all time favorites, I am just thankful that I can pull it up on my phone anytime I want to share a scene with someone or just enjoy it myself, In my humble opinion, 1 of the greatest movie's ever made😍
I'm nearly crying in this scence 😢😢
Good luck making a movie like this today. Masculine virtues? Not anymore. Gem of a film. One of the few and only movies that has a good message for young men.
Got that right
This reminds me of another speech, from a different world and from a person though not human, is at the same time, Very human.
"You Need to believe in things that aren't true. How else can they become."
Really one of the best films I watched as a kid, The speech still makes me tear up
I would to love hear to the rest of that speech myself, I like to think that Hub at that point realized what Walter Really needed. A strong father figure.
One of my all-time favorite movies and I agree that they could have done a lot more with it in promoting it
"You need to believe in things that aren't true. How else can they become?" -Death, *Hogfather*
People are basically good! We need more upstanding seniors to confide with and look up to. Don't put your seniors away in some place where they can't contribute their part into the family , Guys. We just decapitate the intelligence level of our families.
Cecil Cooper. You got that right. Listen to them. You will get something.
Most seniors (I'm a real old senior) are just put aside. People look at them as just old people, almost like "the older you get the less
Important you are". Maybe we're not as sharp or as quick as we used to be but we've lived through it, we really know what it all about, we have
Had the experiences but were generally not heard, mostly ignored. I just smile and say to myself, "someday (if their lucky to live to be "old",
They'll know.) but we all,have our turn.
Everyone should have at least one old man. They don’t usually take a lot of maintenance. They don’t need to be taken on long walks, they can’t run far or fast, so you don’t need to chase them, and you never need a license to have one in possession. (Though I don’t recommend conceal carry.) Old men can be primed with far less beer and pizza than it takes to run an average college kid, and they’re usually fairly low on emissions. (“Hey, pull my finger” works to relieve any unexpected build-up of pressure.”)
But old men know: They know love, and strength, and joy, and loss, and futility, and the shockingly short nature of life. Get yourself an old man. You need one. They need you too.
Stands the test of time. The best.
We would all benefit by following and believing the profound wisdom of the speech.
This movie is criminally underrated.
I looked this up as I watch the movie again... "True love ??? answer ...never dies".... this I knew. I still love a woman I lost 45 years ago. First love, first sex, first marriage, first son, first great life failure. Thank God my son is a real man, and a friend of mine.
Director: yea it's a movie about life lessons and a young boy keeping a lion
Movie producer: ok um who's gonna be in it
Director: young haley Joel osmond, michael Caine, and robert Duvall
Movie producer: 'Writes check'
Back to the only life I knew...
I'm not gonna cry. You can't make me. No, I am beyond crying, after hundreds of minor tragedies and a few major ones. Nope, ain't gonna cry, nope.....😭
I need to watch this movie again...
Never seen this movie before, just love the clips.
Rollie Rowland
The build up to the end is truly worth it. I should mention that the film has two endings, both good that are fitting for this.
Its like $3.99 on youtube. Go buy it. U won't regret it.
Still a great movie. When you can center a movie around an idea and not a plot, which a lot of movies can never pull off, it instantly will go down as one of the greats
My three favorite movies all star Robert Duvall. This movie, the Godfather, and Tender Mercies.
I didn't see Hub in this scene. I saw Augustus McCrae.
Yes. Another great movie... lori darlin!!
That’s Captain Augustus McCrae
If a man won't lie for a poke, he don't want one bad enough.
Just be glad you didn't see Boo Radley.
I always hear stories about me that my friends tell... and this scene always comes to mind.
This scene almost brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw it
And the second time. And the third. And ...
That love line hit hard!
One of only like three comedies my grandmother enjoyed.
The rest of the speech is definitely needed it especially in this day and age and it's apparent here that hub realize what Walter needed.
I need all y’all men to listen to me for a second, I don’t know how much longer on this Earth I have, but I have been sick for a very long time. There are three women I have loved in this realm with all my heart, and that has never stopped so long as my beating heart has given me blood. My grandpappy raised me, and he himself was an orphan and lived a wild life like I had. My brothers, please, take my advice, I have killed and loved, learned and lost- reject toxic masculinity, be your own damn men. Love who y’all will love, be your own person and love yourself, my brothers. Take care of yourself, live with honour and courage, and give your whole heart to whatever you do. Please leave better men behind for me, too many women I know have been hurt by the bad ones. Be vulnerable, it’s not a weakness if you grow stronger from it. Learn from your mistakes, don’t hide them. People are generally good, and Mother Earth loves you, treat her right for your kids. I love y’all and long after I am dead and gone, I want my words to touch and teach someone, maybe then I’ll live on in your heart, son.
KrasseOdaVonBayern Go in peace. There are many of us who live with a full heart. In a cynical world the greatest rebellion is to live passionately.
Be well, sir.
i went to see a 92 year old neighbor. Yall are still around but are fading fast.
I thank God for that trip.
THIS MOVIE WAS HAMSTRUNG FROM THE DAY OF THE FILM FESTIVAL...IT WAS SO FAMLY FRIENDLY IT WAS NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY,I HEARD ABOUT IT AND HAD TO BUY IT FROM AMAZON TO SEE IT ,IT WAS TOO CLEAN ,TO THIS DAY I TELL OTHERS AND IF THEY HAVE SEEN IT THEY LIGHT UP " YEAH THATS A GREAT MOVIE!"
Who gave this a thumbs down, and why????
ONE BORN EVERY MIN
There's always someone like those hoods in the bar...that haven't been taught humility.
This one speech has moulded most my adult life. I've believed people are good until they show me otherwise and I've done well since
A speech I really wish I could hear the whole of. I've honestly found movies to be what inspire my character quite a bit.
This movie is one of my absolute top 10 powerful movies.
Truer words were never spoken...another man said similar things about 2000 years ago....
I wish every person had an elder to take true wisdom from. Hub from Secondhand Lions, Wilson from Home Improvement, Aunt May from Spider-Man. They all fill a vital role that humanity needs.
2:40 the blanket moves between shots .
omg I can't unsee it
"You’ve got to understand Walter, your uncle has plans for you. Many times, he and I have talked about your future."
"Talked to my uncle about my future. My future?"
"Walter, he has high hopes for you."
"I have my own plans for my future."
Just a little bit of RnB and Rock and roll
Good always triumphs over evil? Not anymore... True love never dies? Love died a while back... Mankind is at the end and we deserve it.
It's opinions like that which make those sentiments a reality
"Some things you gotta believe in whether they are true or not - because they're what's worth believing in."
Yes Good does win. Where is Hitler? Weres is Stalin? Yes their stink remains but as the years go by ,, there evil is more apparentide.Thier goals falling to the way s. They died failures. Check out the last minutes of the man they called "Stalin( Man of Steal).. There are thousands of ways Good is winning all the time. It just does not have good enough press/ Love..oh its alive on planet earth, Go to a hospital and watch a tender nurse soothing the child with cancer or a crack baby..Think of people weakening their health by donating organs to see a loved one live a little longer... Visit a soup kitchen. Watch good people go out into the streets picking up stray unwanted animals, sometimes in col and bad weather an in dangerous areas, and giving them a home.Think about the tire moms and dad at Christmas time wrapping the last of the presents when dead tired to the the 5 second joy of beloved child.. Watch and look.. Love is everywhere.. U just need eyes to see. As for humans? God did not leave us. He is with us and behind the scenes making ready for a shinning new era where Love will be the building block of every new day, Its not far off. Evil is on its last hurray,,, Soon it will all be over and behind us... Just be patient and have faith,!Its almost over.....
I may not agree with GlowingGold on the whole god thing; but when it comes to small acts of kindness winning every day. As well as large ones, I agree. I agree that believing good to be dead, honor to be gone. Love to be a lie, and lies to rule the world, is a mistake. It is perhaps the grandest mistake of all. It is the belief that kindness can heal, that love matters, that honor and virtue are worth striving for, that the pain you feel and see is worth the hope that drives you to endure them, that gets you through. It is a self fulfilling hope. Yes it can fail, yes by the hands of many it can be mis-directed. People may not even agree on the hope that is being striven for. To not try, to give in to the evils and misfortunes that beat and batter at us each day. That is a sickness, a wasting disease that eats at the hearts of men. It is the attitude that becomes the infrastructure for those very same threats to take us down. For those teeth to finally clamp tightly on our throats. It can kill you, it can kill us all. That attitude and mindset disguised as "realistic thinking" or even worse "fact", leads to the very lack of maintenance that causes so many of our problems. Live for what you love, live to make things just a little better. If not for you, for someone you see, whether they are suffering, or whether you love them. There is no grand victory for good or evil. The fight only ends when you do, whether the enemy is gone or not.
@Roy G Biv Who said that? There's fucking without loving, dumbass.
Perfect dad advice,
Basically believe in those things that matter. Good speech, great movie
Most underated movie