"Scientific progress, no matter how beneficial its goals, becomes morally dangerous when it treats human beings as means to an end rather than as persons with inherent dignity."

"The crucial insight of the movie is that we are not given life simply to do what we want, to work, eat, sleep, and then eventually die. We are all here for a reason, for a purpose, and it is only by seeking out and finding that purpose, and then embracing it, that we can become the people we were meant to be and thus find happiness."

Thus, what began as a journey for the fulfilment of a dream becomes a journey of self-discovery, and, just like Ellie and Carl’s marriage, this self-discovery turns out to be far more truly fulfilling than the dream of reaching Paradise Falls.

"Bruce’s journey is ultimately one of discovering his vocation: overcoming fear and vengeance in order to pursue true justice through compassion, mercy, and selfless action. "