How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from West Side Story.
Quote #7
TONY AND MARIA: There's a place for us,
A time a place for us.
Hold my hand and we're halfway there.
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Somehow,
Someday,
Somewhere!
These two are engaged in magical thinking: their love for each other feels strong enough to make miracles happen. It's a beautiful thought, but there's a real feeling of hopelessness to these lyrics once you've seen the movie more than once (or twenty times, as the case may be).
Quote #8
MARIA: It isn't true, not for me,
It's true for you, not for me,
I hear your words,
And in my head
I know they're smart
But my heart, Anita,
But my heart
Knows they're wrong.
Is love rational? In a head vs. heart smackdown, the heart wins this round hands down.
Quote #9
TONY: I'm gonna see her tomorrow an' I can't wait!
DOC: Tony... things aren't tough enough?
TONY: Tough? Doc, I'm in love!
It's the heart for the win again. Doc thinks Tony's being a fool for love, ignoring all the trouble it will get him into. He turns out to be right, but Tony feels no need to explain; he's in love, and that will take care of everything.