How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Time Bandits.
Quote #7
SUPREME BEING: Return what you have stolen from me. Return the map!
KEVIN: There are two holes, Randall. Which one? Which one?
RANDALL: Go, Kevin! Just get away!
We'd just like to note that it's kind of absurd trying to escape the gaze of God, who made the whole universe and, as is eventually noted, is not entirely dim. It seems possible at this point, but the final twist shows us just how absurd the whole notion really is.
Quote #8
KEVIN: Now all we need is the map.
RANDALL: What? We don't need the map. We know where the time hole is. Let's get out of here.
KEVIN: But Evil's got the map, Randall!
RANDALL: Oh, damn right, he has. Last thing we want to do is see him again. Come on!
KEVIN: But you can't leave it with him, or he'll destroy the world.
Sometimes, escape is impossible, even when you have the means to do it. Duty and obligation can keep you in place regardless of what you'd much rather do.
Quote #9
FIDGIT: Sir?
SUPREME BEING: Yes?
FIDGIT: What about my friend, sir? Can he come with us?
SUPREME BEING: No, of course not. This isn't a school outing.
FIDGIT: But sir, he deserves something. I mean, without him...
SUPREME BEING: Oh, don't go on about it. He's got to stay here to carry on the fight.
There's no escaping life, it seems. Not until the big man is ready. Kevin doesn't find the escape he clearly craves...at least, not yet.