“God, this is so stupid. The city's finally paying for its arrogance.” – Amy, Volcano ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Volcano 1997

Amy

God, this is so stupid. The city's finally paying for its arrogance.

Mike

Which particular arrogance is that?

Amy

Building a subway under land that's seismically active.

Mike

Yeah, it was a foolish man that built his house upon the sand.

Amy

Matthew 7:26. Favorite among geologists.

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Mike Roark Tommy Lee Jones More Mike quotes →

Amy Barnes Anne Heche More Amy quotes →

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