gone in 60 seconds

Who knew you could learn anything from movies?

The movie, "Gone in 60 Seconds" was on the other night. LOVE that movie. I only caught the last few minutes of it (so was a little bummed), but there was a quote at the end I remembered, but never sank in.

They are talking about one of the guys in the group that was wounded during the operation. As they are talking about it, one of them throws out this quote.

"If his premature demise has, in some way, enlightened the rest of you as to the grim finish below the glossy veneer of criminal life, and inspired you to change your ways, then his death carries with it an inherent nobility. And a supreme glory. We should all be so fortunate. You can say 'Poor Toby." I say: "Poor us.."

Guess this time I heard the quote it reminded me of another whose death carried with it an inherent nobility. Some one else whose life and death inspired us to change our ways and be some one we didn't used to be. It also reminded me that we can all be so fortunate if we just get on board and follow His lead. The responsibility that goes along with knowing and understanding (even if only a small amount) makes me echo his quote..."Poor us."