A scene from V for Vendetta 2006
Evey

Can I ask about what you said on the telly?

V

Yes.

Evey

Did you mean it?

V

Every word.

Evey

You really think that blowing up parliament is going to make this country a better place?

V

There's no certainty, only opportunity.

Evey

I think you can be pretty certain that if anyone does show up, Creedy will black-bag everyone of them.

V

People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.

Evey

And you are going to make that happen by blowing up a building?

V

The building is a symbol, as is the act of destroying it. Symbols are given power by the people. Alone, a symbol is meaningless, but with enough people, blowing up a building can change the world.

Evey

I wish I believed that was possible, but every time I've seen the world change it's always been for the worse.

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