We read to know we're not alone.

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2 seconds sound clip from the Shadowlands movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:50:51.767 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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- Most of these books are stolen. Why not? They're written to be read. At least I read them, which is more than most people do.

- So you read differently to the rest of us, do you?

- Yes, I do. I read at night so nothing breaks my concentration. All night, sometimes.

- When I start a new book, my hands are shaking. Me eyes are jumping ahead. Does he feel the way I felt? Does he see what I've seen?

- You know, me father used to say... He's a teacher like you. Well, not like you. He's only a village schoolmaster.

- What was it your father used to say?

- We read to know we're not alone.

- Would it help if I made you a small loan?

- Yes, I expect it would if I wanted to be helped.

- I see. Goodbye.

- You see, we are like blocks of stone, out of which the sculptor carves the forms of men. The blows of his chisel, which hurt us so much, are what make us perfect.

- Thank you very much. Thank you.

- Mr. Lewis, what can I say?

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