Joseph (1995)
Paul Mercurio: Joseph
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Quotes
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Joseph : I have seen the evils of rape! It is hateful to me and an abomination in the eyes of God.
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Potiphar : You had better prostrate quickly.
Joseph : You know I cannot.
Pharaoh : [furious] You what?
Joseph : Clearly the Pharaoh is greatness itself but my faith decrees that I can only kneel before God - even on pain of death.
Pharaoh : [laughs] Come forward. Take heed, magicians. Whatever happens, I know this man won't lie to me.
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Joseph : What is your name?
Benjamin : I am called Benjamin, master. How is it that the master comes to speak our tongue? Has you traveled to our lands?
Joseph : [recoils] God be gracious to you, my son.
[Joseph leaves and cries to himself]
Benjamin : Was I wrong to ask the master how he came to speak our tongue?
Ednan : The master has traveled far and wide. He knows a great deal.
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Joseph : I don't think my father's wealth brings him much joy.
Potiphar's Wife : Then what would?
Joseph : I would imagine... if he could see me again.
Potiphar's Wife : You know your freedom is within my gift.
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Joseph : [screams] God! My God! Why have You forsaken me?
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Joseph : Your husband has entrusted me with everything in his house. The only thing I cannot touch is you!
[pushes himself away]
Joseph : How could I betray your husband and sin against God?
Potiphar's Wife : The time will come.
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Joseph : Forgiveness is greater than vengeance. Compassion more powerful than anger.