One murder makes a villain, millions, a hero. Numbers sanctify, my good fellow.
— Monsieur Henri Verdoux (Charlie Chaplin)
9 seconds sound clip from the Monsieur Verdoux movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 02:00:25 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- You, the tragic example of a life of crime.
- I don't see how anyone can be an example in these criminal times.
- Well, you certainly are... robbing and murdering people.
- Well, other people don't do business that way.
- That's the history of many a big business. Wars, conflict - it's all business.
- One murder makes a villain, millions, a hero. Numbers sanctify, my good fellow.
- You'll pardon me, but my time is limited.
- Well, is there anything else you'd like to say before I leave?
- Well, Father, and what can I do for you?
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