Land of the Pharaohs (1955)

James Robertson Justice: Vashtar, the Master Architect

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Quotes 

• Vashtar : Listen to them, Vashtar! This is a funeral, but they're not sad. They almost seem as if they're happy

  Vashtar : The life they hope for in the future seems to mean more to them than their present life.

  Vashtar's servant : I wonder if any of them ever saw or spoke to someone living in the future.

  Vashtar : I don't think so, Mikka.

  Vashtar's servant : I'd rather enjoy this life. Mind you, the wine in the grave sounds like a good idea, but how do I know I'll be thirsty?

• Pharaoh Cheops : [angrily]  These plans have been used for a royal tomb, and not one has escaped the grave robbers!

  Vashtar : There are many thieves and very few pharaohs.

• [last lines] 

  Vashtar : So it's finished.

  [they gaze at the pyramid] 

  Vashtar : A structure to house one man and the greatest treasure of all time.

  Senta : And a structure to last for all time.

  Vashtar : Only history will tell.

  Kyra : Will he be remembered?

  Vashtar's servant : I don't think I'll ever forget him!

  Vashtar : Yes, he will be remembered. The pyramid will keep his memory alive. In that he built better than he knew. Come, we have a long way to go.

  [they turn away to begin their journey] 

• Vashtar : When I've conceived a plan, I'll send you word.

  Pharaoh Cheops : Good.

  [to a servant] 

  Pharaoh Cheops : Hama, see that he has all he needs.

  [to Vashtar] 

  Pharaoh Cheops : Work swiftly, architect!

  Vashtar : That I may die sooner?

  Pharaoh Cheops : No, that your people should live!