“But is there anyone who's really good? Maybe goodness is just...” – Commoner, Rashomon ... Movie Quotes Database

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Commoner

But is there anyone who's really good? Maybe goodness is just make-believe.

Priest

What a frightening...

Commoner

Man just wants to forget the bad stuff, and believe in the made-up good stuff. It's easier that way.

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Commoner Kichijirō Ueda More Commoner quotes →

Priest Minoru Chiaki More Priest quotes →

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