The stone that fell from this roof so long ago is still falling.
Read more Esther QuotesFrom: Ben Hur
Whoever the gods are, they take small interest in an old man's hopes.
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.
Judah Ben-Hur: What has become of my mother and my sister?Messala: It is not my duty to keep track of prisoners.Judah Ben-Hur: Find them, Messala. Restore them to me and I will forget what I vowed with every stroke of that oar you chained me to.Messala: I am not the governor of Judea. I can do nothing without Gratus' approval.Judah Ben-Hur: Then get it! I will come back tomorrow. Don't disappoint me, Messala.Messala: What became of them?Drusus: It's been almost five years. Do you suppose they're still alive?Messala: Go to the citadel, Drusus. Find out.Drusus: And if they're dead?Messala: They're dead!