There is more to BioShock Infinite than just the magical world of Columbia. The story, its writing and character depth – all play in to what seems to be a complete package in terms of gameplay. Wisdom, creativity, ambition, knowledge – all are on display once you look in to what the characters say. Today, we’re going to look in to some of the most creative quotes made by characters and explain them a bit.
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“There’s always a lighthouse, a man, a city.” – Elizabeth Comstock
This quote is a nod towards the universe of the player and the paradox of multi universes or the endless circle of life. There always is a man trying to save the city of Columbia, but it always ends up the same.
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Elizabeth: “Do you ever get used to it? …the killing?”
Booker: “Faster than you can imagine.”
Alludes to how quickly a human being can adapt to even the most outrageous conditions. Seems like something a real life Booker could say.
3. "Died, dies, will die"
"Lived, lives, will live"
Just like the ever-lasting circle of life the paradox of eternal temporality hits hard with these words. You just get someone to replace you and once your world ends, someone else comes.
4.
Elizabeth: What happens if someone finds us here?
Booker DeWitt: We tell them we got lost looking for the bathroom.
Elizabeth: And that works?
Booker DeWitt: Not usually, no.
This one just seemed funny.
5.
Elizabeth: Time... Time rots everything. Even hope.
The harsh reality of time and the Columbian people’s everyday routines falling under the oppression and having less and less hope.
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Daisy Fitzroy: When I first seen Columbia, that sky was the brightest, bluest sky that there ever was. Seemed like Heaven. Then your eyes adjusted to the light, and you see that sea of white faces looking hard back at you.
This quote from Daisy highlights the absurd life and the absurd reality of a floating society. It’s not all roses and candy, you know. There are a lot of negative and ugly things going on in this city.
Alright, hope you enjoyed our quotes from BioShock Infinite. These aren’t all of the quotes in the game, but these are definitely some of the most memorable. For more information about BioShock Infinite read more gamespedition.
