Why, if you think you can persuade me that a man of your energy and your ability, possibly could quit at 30...

6 seconds sound clip from the Holiday (1938) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:03:49.602 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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[...]

- Darling, he didn't get what I was driving at, at all.

- Oh, Johnny. Johnny, why did you do it? You knew all that talk would antagonize him.

- You think talk is all it was?

- I think it was less than that.

- I'm furious with you.

- It wasn't just talk, Julia.

- You don't realize what Father is offering you.

- Wait a minute, dear. We'd better get clear on this.

- I'm clear on it right now.

- Why, if you think you can persuade me that a man of your energy and your ability, possibly could quit at 30...

- Oh, Johnny, now... if you're tired and want a rest, why, we'll have it.

- Haven't you the remotest idea of what I'm after?

- Yes, Johnny, I know.

- But you haven't any idea yet of how exciting business can be. Oh, Johnny, see it through. You'll love it. I know you will. There's no such thrill in the world as making money.

- Oh, darling, you don't see what I'm aiming at either. Try a little blind faith for a while, won't you? Come along with me?

- But, Johnny...

- No, the whole way, dear.

[...]

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