We knew darn well it was always better not to get caught.

— Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), Adult Ralphie (Jean Shepherd)

6 seconds sound clip from the A Christmas Story (1983) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:20:57 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Now, I know that some of you put Flick up to this. But he has refused to say who.

- Those who did it know their blame. And I'm sure that the guilt you feel is far worse than any punishment you might receive.

- Now, don't you feel terrible? Don't you feel remorse for what you have done?

- Well, that's all I'm going to say about poor Flick.

- Adults love to say things like that, but kids know better.

- We knew darn well it was always better not to get caught.

- Now, boys and girls, I'm going to give you an assignment. I want you to write a theme.

(ALL GROANING)

- What I Want for Christmas.

- Aha! The clouds lifted.

[...]