Gattaca 1997 quotes, page 4

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Anton Freeman Loren Dean · 5 quotes
Coda 2 quotes
Marie Freeman Jayne Brook · 2 quotes

Most scenes together: Vincent Freeman & Anton Freeman (2)

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Coda

Text not used at the conclusion of the theatrical release of the film, available as an out-take on DVD

Geneticist
[Vincent's parents are planning a second child, and are shown four candidate embryos]

You have specified hazel eyes, dark hair and fair skin. I've taken the liberty of eradicating any potentially prejudicial conditions. Premature baldness, myopia... alcoholism and addictive susceptibility... propensity for violence, obesity, etc.

We didn't want... Diseases, yes, but-- [looks at Antonio]

We were just wondering if it's good to leave a few things to chance?

Geneticist

We want to give your child the best possible start. Believe me, we have enough imperfection built in already. Your child doesn't need any more additional burdens. Keep in mind, this child is still you. Simply the best of you. You could conceive naturally a thousand times and never get such a result.

[Vincent takes up Anton's dare on their old challenge of swimming to see who will chicken out first]

Vincent! How are you doing this Vincent? How have you done any of this? We have to go back.

It's too late for that. We're closer to the other side.

What other side? You wanna drown us both?

You wanna know how I did it? This is how I did it Anton: I never saved anything for the swim back.

Irene
[Vincent is looking at a picture of a 12-fingered pianist]

You didn't know?

Oh, yes. Yeah.

Irene

Wonderful, wasn't it?

Twelve fingers, or one, it's how you play.

Irene

That piece can only be played with twelve.