The truth is, I'm an ordinary man. You might have told me that. And I want an ordinary job, sir. That's my reason for resigning. It's personal.
17 seconds sound clip from the Lawrence of Arabia movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 03:06:42 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- France and England should share the Turkish Empire. Including Arabia.
- They signed an agreement, not a treaty, sir. An agreement to that effect.
- There may be honor among thieves, but there's none in politicians.
- And let's have no displays of indignation. You may not have known, but you certainly had suspicions.
- Personal? You're a serving officer in the field. And as it happens, a damned important one.
- No, and if you don't mind, I'd rather not go mad. That's my reason too.
- Look, Lawrence, I'm making my big push on Damascus the 16th of next month, and you are part of it.
- Can you understand that? You're an important part of the big push!
- I don't want to be part of your big push!
[...]