Messala: By what magic do you bear the name of a Consul of Rome?Judah Ben-Hur: You were the magician, Messala. When my ship was sunk, I saved the Consul's life.
Simonides.
It's a strange destiny that brought me to a new life... a new home... a new father. It brought me here. It may take me away. But wherever I may be... I shall always try to wear this ring as a son of Arrius should. With gratitude and affection... and with honor.
Whoever the gods are, they take small interest in an old man's hopes.
