A scene from The NeverEnding Story 1984
Atreyu

Is that the Southern Oracle?

Engwwook

Oh, no. It's the first of the two gates you must pass through, before you reach the Southern Oracle, and get me the final information for my book. Of course, most people never get that far.

Atreyu

Why?

Engywook

The sphinxes' eyes stay closed, until someone who does not feel his own worth tries to pass by.

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