How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from the French-to-English translated subtitles of Amélie.
Quote #10
DUFAYEL: So, my little Amélie, your bones aren't made of glass. You can take life's knocks. If you let this chance go by eventually your heart will become as dry and brittle as my skeleton. So, go get him, for Pete's sake!
This is the turning point for Amélie, the moment when she realizes that she has to be brave and stop playing games and go out and get what she wants. Conveniently, what she wants is right on her doorstep, but that doesn't negate the fact that she's worked up the courage to open the door.