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And I suggest that your professionalism means greed and power rather than to see justice and goodness prevail in the world.

11 seconds sound clip from the The Remains of the Day movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:53:30 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- You need professionals to run your affairs, or you're headed for disaster.

- So I propose a toast, gentlemen... To the professionals.

- Well, I've no wish to enter into a quarrel on this our last evening together.

- But let me say this. What you describe as amateurism is what I think most of us here still prefer to call honor.

- Miss Kenton would like to see you concerning your father.

- And I suggest that your professionalism means greed and power rather than to see justice and goodness prevail in the world.

- I've no conceal from myself that what we were asking of Germany is a complete break from the tradition of this country. Thank you.

- Mr. Stevens, I'm very sorry. Your father passed away 4 minutes ago.

- Oh, I see.

- I'm so very sorry. I wish there was something I could say.

- Yes.

- Will you come up and see him?

- I'm very busy at the moment. In a little while, perhaps.

- In that case, will you permit me to close his eyes?

- I would be most grateful. Thank you.

[...]

The Remains of the Day Sound Clip

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A selection of the most important quotes from The Remains of the Day (1993 film), featuring short sound bites.

Actors: Anthony Hopkins (Mr Stevens), Emma Thompson (Miss Kenton), Christopher Reeve (Congressman Jack Lewis), Hugh Grant (Reginald Cardinal), James Fox (Lord Darlington), Michael Lonsdale (Dupont d'Ivry)

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