Arrival quotes

And "purpose" requires an understanding of intent. We need to find out, do they make conscious choices or is their motivation so instinctive that they don't understand a "why" question at all. And-And biggest of all, we need to have enough vocabulary with them that we understand their answer.

Louise Banks

Louise Banks: Am I fired?
Colonel Weber: You're better than the last guy.
Louise Banks: That doesn't make me feel any better.

Colonel Weber, Louise Banks

So, Hannah... This is where your story begins. The day they departed. Despite knowing the journey... and where it leads... I embrace it. And I welcome every moment of it.

Louise Banks