- Shouldn't officers use their initiative at all times?
- Not really. It's awfully dangerous.
- Yes, I know.
- Already?
- Yes.
— General Allenby (Jack Hawkins)
14 seconds sound clip from the Lawrence of Arabia movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 02:09:32 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- It threatened El' Arish and Gaza.
- Yes.
- Do you think we should shift them out of Medina now?
- No. I think you should leave them there.
- You acted without orders, you know.
- Shouldn't officers use their initiative at all times?
- Not really. It's awfully dangerous.
- Already?
- Yes.
- I don't think that's a very good idea.
- I want you to go back and carry on the good work.
- Why not?
[...]
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