- You know, people are people no matter where you go.
- That is very often the case.
- And being human, are therefore liable to make mistakes.

— Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart), Dr. Sanderson (Charles Drake)

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8 seconds sound clip from the Harvey (1950) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:34:16.888 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Is your chair comfortable?

- Mmm?

- Is the chair quite comfortable, Mr. Dowd?

- Yes. Would you care to try it?

- No, no, no, no, thank you.

- How about a cigarette?

- No, thank you.

- Yes, a cigarette...

- Mr. Dowd, you have us at a disadvantage here. Now you know it and we know it, so let's lay our cards on the table.

- That certainly appeals to me, Doctor.

- Best thing in the long run.

- You know, people are people no matter where you go.

- That is very often the case.

- And being human, are therefore liable to make mistakes.

- Now, Miss Kelly and I, we've made a mistake here this afternoon and we'd like to explain it to you. You see, the truth is...

- You and Miss Kelly here?

- Yes.

- Out here this afternoon?

- Yes, Mr. Dowd.

- We hope you'll understand.

- Oh, yes, yes. These things are often the basis of a very long, warm friendship.

- It wasn't Dr. Sanderson's fault, Mr. Dowd. It was mine.

[...]

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