Rose: Mr. Andrews. I saw the iceberg. And I see it in your eyes. Please tell me the truth.
Thomas Andrews: The ship will sink.
Rose: You’re certain?
Thomas Andrews: In an hour or so, all this will be at the bottom of the Atlantic. Please, tell only who you must. I don’t want to cause a panic. And get to a boat. Quickly. Don’t wait. You remember what I told you about the boats?
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from the movie ‘Titanic’. The movie came out in 1997 and has since been re-released a few times when new technology would come out (3D, 4K). Titanic (1997) was produced by Paramount Pictures & 20th Century Fox.
- Movie: Titanic (1997)
- Production: Paramount Pictures (& 20th Century Fox)
Why we collected this quote
We included this because it shows Rose’s intelligence and her ability to see through lies. She knows when things have gone wrong.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
After the collision, Rose confronts Mr. Andrews. She can see the truth in his terrified expression. Andrews admits that the ship will sink and tells her she must get to a lifeboat immediately, repeating his secret warning that there aren’t enough boats for everyone.
