Yes, on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word. And, after all, dear, what is idle prattle for?
8 seconds sound clip from the The Little Mermaid (1989) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:43:28 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- No more talking, singing. Zip!
- But without my voice, how can I...
- You'll have your looks, your pretty face.
- And don't underestimate the importance of body language!
- The men up there don't like a lot of blabber. They think a girl who gossips is a bore.
- Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation. True gentlemen avoid it when they can.
- But they dote and swoon and fawn on a lady who's withdrawn.
- It's she who holds her tongue who gets her man.
- Come on, you poor unfortunate soul. Go ahead, make your choice.
- I'm a very busy woman and I haven't got all day.
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