When a man cannot choose... he ceases to be a man.
6 seconds sound clip from the A Clockwork Orange movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:00:42 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- And I have heard there are very serious dangers involved.
- I don't care about the dangers, Fathers.
- I just want to be good. I want for the rest of my life to be one act of goodness.
- The question is whether or not this technique really makes a man good.
- Goodness comes from within. Goodness is chosen.
- When a man cannot choose... he ceases to be a man.
- I don't understand about the whys and wherefores, Father. I only know I want to be good.
- Be patient, my son. Put your trust in the Lord.
- Instruct thy son and he shall refresh thee and shall give delight to thy soul.
- Amen.
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