Almost Macedonian empty of all, save victories.

5 seconds sound clip from the Alexander the Great (1956) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:49:02 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- There'd be no cheers for you in Athens. Only hatred, and perhaps an assassin's dagger at your throat.

- When and where will I meet that dagger, friend?

- To my humble home, Alexander, and in the name of Athens, I bid you welcome.

- Oratory, Demosthenes, is a noble profession, and, I am told, a rewarding one.

- How humble is your home, Aeschenes?

- Almost Macedonian empty of all, save victories.

- Well said.

- And well rehearsed.

- And well acted.

- I have heard that there are no two better actors than Demosthenes and Aeschenes.

- I should like before I leave to witness a performance.

- And I should like to know, where were all these wonderful physiques when we defeated you at Chaeronea?

[...]

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