- John Groberg: There is a connection between heaven and earth. Finding that connection gives meaning to everything, including death. Losing that connection makes everything lose meaning, including life.
- John Groberg: Tomasi, why did you help us?
- Tomasi: When I was a little boy, I was orphaned. Two missionaries like you took care of me, put me in school. I had forgotten about it until the minister told us to go rough up the Mormons. Then I remembered: I am one!
- [takes a swig of alcohol]
- John Groberg: You know how far that light had to travel to shine on you?
- Jean Sabin: I guess I don't.
- John Groberg: 92,300,000 miles, give or take. You know what else?
- Jean Sabin: What?
- John Groberg: I think it was worth the trip.