A scene from Equilibrium 2002
Mary

Let me ask you something. Why are you alive?

John Preston

I'm alive... I live... to safeguard the continuity of this great society. To serve Libria.

Mary

It's circular. You exist to continue your existence. What's the point?

John Preston

What's the point of your existence?

Mary

To feel. 'Cause you've never done it, you can never know it. But it's as vital as breath. And without it, without love, without anger, without sorrow, breath is just a clock... ticking.

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