I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the darkness at Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.

Summary

In this quote from the movie Blade Runner, the character Roy Batty reflects on his extraordinary experiences as a replicant. He highlights witnessing unforgettably astonishing scenes such as burning attack ships near Orion and the majestic beauty of C-beams at Tannhauser Gate. However, he acknowledges that these extraordinary moments, like tears in the rain, will ultimately be forgotten and lost in the indifference of time. Knowing his own mortality, Roy accepts his fate and realizes that his time has come to an end.

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