A scene from Braveheart 1995
Robert the Bruce

Wait! I respect what you said, but remember that these men have lands and castles. It's much to risk.

William

And the common man who bleeds on the battlefield, does he risk less?

Robert the Bruce

No, but from top to bottom this country has no sense of itself. Its nobles share allegiance with England. Its clans war with each other. If you make enemies on both sides of the border, you'll end up dead.

William

We all end up dead; it's just a question of how and why.

Robert the Bruce

I'm not a coward. I want what you want, but we need the nobles.

William

We need them?

William

Now tell me, what does that mean to be noble? Your title gives you claim to the thrown of our country, but men don't follow titles, they follow courage. Now our people know you. Noble, and common, they respect you. And if you would just lead them to freedom, they'd follow you. And so would I.

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