“I saw no color at all in the mountains, just muted patches of black...” – Nando Parrado, Alive (1993) ... Movie Quotes Database

Nando Parrado

I saw no color at all in the mountains, just muted patches of black and gray. There was no softness, no life, only rock and snow and ice, and as I looked down into all that rugged wildness, I had to laugh at the arrogance of anyone who had ever thought that human beings have conquered the Earth.

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Nando Parrado You can't build a life on a foundation of dreams and wishes. A good life isn't plucked from the sky. You build a life up from the ground, with hard work and clear thinking. Things make sense. There are rules and realities that will not change to suit your needs. It's your job to understand these rules. If you do, and you work hard and work smart, you will be all right. Antonio "Tintin" Vizintin I don't pray to God for forgiveness or favors, I only pray to be closer to Him, and when I pray, I fill my heart with love. When I pray this way, I know that God is love. When I feel that love, I remember that we don't need angles or a heaven, because we are a part of God already. Susana Oh, mama, look at the mountains! They're beautiful! Eugenia Don't make me look at the mountains, Susana. The mountains look like big teeth.