“It's just... I though with the time thing...” – Tim, About Time ... Movie Quotes Database

Tim

It's just... I though with the time thing...

Dad

No, I never said we could fix things. I specifically never said that. Life's a mixed bag, no matter who you are. Look at Jesus: he was the son of a God, for God's sake and look how that turned out.

Tim

I know... You must see I feel a bit cheated.

Dad

Don't. In fact, feel the opposite. The only people who give up work at 50 are the time travelers with cancer who want to play more table tennis with their sons.

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