If I were not a bride, there would be no goodbyes to be said.
4 seconds sound clip from the Ben-Hur (1959) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:43:29.507 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- I can hear how you said it. Gently, as you say it now.
- Master? Why, I've given you your freedom.
- It's strange. I hardly felt a slave. And now, I hardly feel free.
- Different days. And long ago.
- If you were not a bride, I should kiss you goodbye.
- If I were not a bride, there would be no goodbyes to be said.
- Your slave ring. Fair exchange. Freedom to you. The ring to me.
- You will wear it? Until you meet the woman you will marry?
(ROMAN SOLDIERS TRUMPETING) (2)
- The gods favor my lord Gratus.
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