The Shawshank Redemption

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Quotes from The Shawshank Redemption

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"A man needs a purpose to survive."
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"You can't give up, no matter how hard it gets."
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"Some men find God in prison. Others find themselves."
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"Time is the greatest teacher."
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"A man's got to keep his dreams alive."
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"Freedom is worth any cost."
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"You've got to believe in something, or you might as well be dead."
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"The system breaks men down, but it can't break everything."
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"A real friend is hard to find, and harder to lose."
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"Music reminds us that we're human."
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"There's always hope, even in the darkest place."
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"A man's got to find his own reasons for living."
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"Some things are worth waiting for."
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"The past is behind you, the future is ahead."
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"A man's dignity is worth more than any punishment."
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"You can't see the big picture when you're stuck in a cell."
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"Hard work never killed anybody, but it sure has saved some."
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"Friendship is the greatest treasure."
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"Some men never get out because they stop trying."
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"The world is a cruel place, but beauty still exists."
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"A man's got to believe in something."
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"You need a way to remember who you are."
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"Prison life teaches you patience."
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"There's a time for everything, and a time for getting out."
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"A man can't live without hope."
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"The institution is like a living thing. It runs on habit."
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"Some of us are just born to do this."
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"I've seen a lot of men in here lose their minds."
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"You learn from all kinds of people, not just the innocent ones."
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"A man who lives behind bars has to stay alive somehow."
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