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Whatever your father once was, he no longer has the same ability or strength.

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

You can hear this line at 00:25:33 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Mr. Stevens. It was your father who left the dustpan in the middle of the floor. It is he who is leaving polish on the cutlery.

- It is he who is confused the Chinaman. And you must recognize this before he commits a major error!

- I'm afraid you can't talk to me like this, Miss Kenton.

- I'm afraid I must, Mr. Stevens.

- I'm giving you serious advice.

- Your father should be relieved of a number of his duties, for his own good.

- Whatever your father once was, he no longer has the same ability or strength.

- I thank you for your advice. Now perhaps you would allow me to go about my business.

- I never meant to keep you from your business, Mr. Stevens.

- Thank you.

- It's vital that we've agreed a common policy before the arrival of... your Frenchman. What's his name again?

- Giscard Dupont D'Ivry.

- We're also expecting the American delegate, Congressman Lewis, to arrive, on the same day.

- Who is he, this American?

- Well, he's rather an unknown quantity. A young congressman from Pennsylvania.

[...]

The Remains of the Day Sound Clip

The Remains of the Day poster

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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