- His is a delusion for good. He only wants to be friendly and helpful.
- That's what I feel too.

delusion

6 seconds sound clip from the Miracle on 34th Street (1947) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:34:38 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- After giving this man a comprehensive examination, it's my considered opinion he should be dismissed immediately.

- Really? He failed to pass the examination?

- Uh, yes.

- He didn't answer the questions correctly?

- Well, yes, he did, but there was complete lack of concentration. He kept changing the subject. He was even questioning me.

- I don't think there's any doubt about it. He should be placed in a mental institution.

- I don't agree. People are only institutionalized to prevent them from harming themselves or other people. Now, Mr. Kringle is incapable of either.

- His is a delusion for good. He only wants to be friendly and helpful.

- That's what I feel too.

- There are thousands of people walking around with similar delusions, living perfectly normal lives in every other respect.

- A famous example is that fellow, uh, uh... Well, I can't think of his name, but for years he's insisted he's a Russian prince.

- There's been all kinds of evidence to prove him wrong, but nothing has shaken his story.

- Is he in an institution?

- No.

[...]

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