Listen, the boss doesn't have to give you a reason. That's one of the wonderful things about being boss.

4 seconds sound clip from the The Shop Around the Corner (1940) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:38:50.561 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- To whom it may concern, I wish to state that Mr. Alfred Kralik leaves my employ of his own accord.

- Mr. Kralik started with Matuschek and Company nine years ago as an apprentice. Though with diligence, he advanced to the position of clerk.

- For the last five years, he has been our first salesman. We have found him reliable efficient, resourceful. We can recommend him without reserve.

- He carries with him our best wishes for his success in his future career. Hugo Matuschek.

- Kralik, I still can't believe it. There's no reason.

- Listen, the boss doesn't have to give you a reason. That's one of the wonderful things about being boss.

- Well, I wanted to get off tonight. I got off alright.

- Kralik, you're not going?

- No, I couldn't face her tonight.

- You see, this morning I had a position, a future. Now...

- See, I'm afraid I sort of exaggerated in my letters. I showed off a little, you know. She's expecting to meet a pretty important man. Well, I'm in no mood to act important tonight.

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