- There's nothing unusual about it. There's the birth trauma, or the shock of being born.
- That's the one we never get over.

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

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

You can hear this line at 00:36:39.406 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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[...]

- But her alcoholism isn't the basis for my diagnosis.

- It was when she became so emotional about this big white rabbit, Harvey. Yes, I believe she called him Harvey.

- Harvey's his name.

- Doctor, before we go any further, I must insist that you and Miss Kelly allow me to introduce you to a friend...

- Let me make my point, please, Mr. Dowd.

- I think that your sister's condition stems from trauma.

- From what?

- Trauma. Spelled T-R-A-U-M-A. It means shock.

- There's nothing unusual about it. There's the birth trauma, or the shock of being born.

- That's the one we never get over.

(BOTH LAUGHING)

- You have a very nice sense of humor, Mr. Dowd. Hasn't he, Miss Kelly? Oh, he certainly has.

- May I say the same for both of you.

- To sum it up, your sister's condition is serious, but I can help her. She must, however, remain out here temporarily.

- Uh-huh.

- Well, I've always wanted Veta to have everything she needs.

- Exactly.

[...]

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