I know you wrote the letter, Albert. You told us so, and that was honest of you. But as you said, it was your opinion.

9 seconds sound clip from the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:16:12.647 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- You wish, and I'll whittle. You drip, while I dry. Let's all try to help a little, 'cause even a miracle needs a hand.

- Come, children, it's time for bed.

- Even a miracle needs a hand. (2)

- What is it?

- It's my fault. All my fault. I've ruined everyone's Christmas.

- I know you wrote the letter, Albert. You told us so, and that was honest of you. But as you said, it was your opinion.

- No, that isn't it. Something else.

- What else?

- Mr. Trundle's clock in the village hall. I wanted to see how it worked, so I climbed up into it and...

- Kerplunk?

- Kerplooey.

- You broke the clock?

- I didn't mean it, Father. I'm sorry. So sorry.

- It's not enough to be sorry. When you've done something wrong, you have to correct the thing you did.

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