I did not say I knew him. I said he touched me on the shoulder once.

5 seconds sound clip from the Gladiator (2000) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:14:28 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- You were a gladiator?

- Yes, I was.

- You won your freedom?

- A long time ago, the Emperor presented me with a rudius. It's just a wooden sword. The symbol of your freedom.

- He touched me on the shoulder, and I was free.

- You knew Marcus Aurelius?

- I did not say I knew him. I said he touched me on the shoulder once.

- You asked me what I want. I, too, want to stand in front of the Emperor, as you did.

- Then listen to me. Learn from me. I wasn't the best because I killed quickly. I was the best because the crowd loved me.

- Win the crowd, and you'll win your freedom.

- I will win the crowd. I will give them something they've never seen before.

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