How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from the French-to-English translated subtitles of Amélie.
Quote #7
[Amélie leaves a trail of blue arrows for Nino to follow.]
Would you follow a bunch of blue arrows left on the ground for you by a total stranger? Nino does without any hesitation at all.
Quote #8
LUCIEN: Collignon, big moron, down the john.
There is a lot of courage involved in speaking your mind, and even though Lucien never says these things to Collignon's face (which is wise, as it would get him fired), he's able to vent it in the safety of Dufayel's apartment.
Quote #9
DUFAYEL: Is she in love with him?
AMÉLIE: Yes.
DUFAYEL: I think it's time she took a real risk.
AMÉLIE: She might. She's devising a stratagem.
DUFAYEL: She's fond of stratagems.
AMÉLIE: Yes.
DUFAYEL: In fact, she's cowardly. That's why I can't capture her look.
Dufayel soon gets fed up with Amélie's little games. What once seemed brave, like setting up these little trails to lead people to their destinies, is starting to seem like evidence that Amélie's actually chickening out.