You're the alter boy, from Wadowice.
Yes. Karol Wojtyła, excellency.
I remember. You wanted to be an actor.
Yes, excellency.
And now?
And now a great evil has occupied our country. They treat us like animals, they murder Jews, they... [noticing a German soldier. Quietly] They shoot children.
Do not fear the men who can kill your body. Fear him who can destroy your soul. This is what our Lord tells us.
[short pause] I don't know what to think anymore.
Wisdom is a grace we must seek from God.
How can we fight them?
Violence only leads to more violence. If you must choose a weapon, choose the one they fear the most.
Our faith?
Yes, our faith, and our intelligence. [points to Karol's forehead] Our fine minds.
[smiles] Yes. Yes. Thank you, excellency. [kisses Sapieha's hand and walks away]
Wojtyła? [Karol turns] Caution.
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