Atlas (1961)
Walter Maslow: Garnis
Quotes
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Proximates the Tyrant : The Inthans have attacked the Spartans and Zeus is milking goats in Persia.
Candia : Oh, that I'd heard. There's also rumors of a marriage between Socrates and Sappho.
Garnis : Oh did you hear the Titans have returned to Earth and are studying philosophy?
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Garnis : Candia! If we miss the wrestling, Proximates will have you plucked, cleaned, roasted and fed to the poor.
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Proximates the Tyrant : Are you nervous?
Candia : Do you think I enjoy being a public curiosity?
Proximates the Tyrant : Relax and enjoy it.
Garnis : Who knows? We may be starting a new fad.
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Garnis : A philosopher should never be allowed to feel too sure of himself. He's liable to stop talking and begin actively meddling.
Atlas : And what is your philosophy?
Garnis : Well, I believe that it's the duty of all thoughtful, reasonable men to make themselves as comfortable as possible.
Candia : That would take away all the fun.
Proximates the Tyrant : Well, that depends on your definition of fun and comfort. Now to some men, war is comfortable, because it's the only thing they can do well.
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Garnis : The archon is not guilty.
Proximates the Tyrant : Can you prove that he is not?
Garnis : I will endeavor to prove that you cannot prove that he is.
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Garnis : I want her.
Proximates the Tyrant : Then take her.
Garnis : What about Indros?
Proximates the Tyrant : Take him, too.
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Garnis : Assume that I admit, and I do not, that the leader of a State is responsible for the irresponsible actions of his citizens.
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Garnis : Would you condemn yourself and your city for a woman?
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Proximates the Tyrant : Where is everybody?
Garnis : Just run in from Marathon?
Proximates the Tyrant : Funny, funny, very funny!
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Proximates the Tyrant : Tell me the truth.
Garnis : I've been with you too long. I've forgotten the truth.