Jeffrey Robbins quotes from Gargoyles

I understand. But it's not shameful to be illiterate, Hudson. It's only shameful to stay that way.

Jeffrey Robbins

[dictating his newest book] The written word is all that stands between memory and oblivion. Without books as our anchors, we are cast adrift, neither teaching nor learning. They are windows on the past, mirrors on the present, and prisms reflecting all possible futures. Books are lighthouses erected in the dark sea of time.

Are you all right?

Hudson

I had a little trouble.

This beach isn't safe after dark. Do you need a doctor?

Hudson

No. Just a place to rest until sunrise. If I could lean on you...

Come on in. I've got a fire going.

Hudson

There's little I can offer in return, except my thanks.

That's payment in full.

Hudson

[sees a framed medal] What is this?

My Purple Heart. For this. [indicates his blind eyes] So busy trying to herd a bunch of green kids through 'Nam that I didn't watch my step. Shrapnel: you never see it coming.

Hudson

"Nam"?

Vietnam... the war? Funny, something about your voice made me think you were a soldier, once.

Hudson

Aye. I still am, I suppose.

Jeffrey Robbins

Hudson, what's going on? You know more than you're letting on.

Hudson

Less than you think. But you and Gilly stay inside for now, Robbins. It's going to be a bad night.

Jeffrey Robbins

Hey, it wasn't hard to figure out, Hudson. Late night visits only. Your accent. That smell.

Hudson

What smell?

Jeffrey Robbins

Well, you tell me. Sort of like old leather and concrete. Uh, but in a good way!