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Yes. I read these books, any books, to develop my command and knowledge of the English language. I read to further my education.

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

You can hear this line at 01:30:15 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Why won't you show me your book?

- This is my private time. You're invading it.

- Is that so?

- Yes.

- I'm invading your private time, am I?

- Yes.

- What's in that book? Come on, let me see. Or are you protecting me? Is that what you're doing? Would I be shocked? Would it ruin my character? Let me see it.

- Oh, dear. It's not scandalous at all. It's just a sentimental old love story.

- Yes. I read these books, any books, to develop my command and knowledge of the English language. I read to further my education.

- I really must ask you, please, not to disturb the few moments I have to myself.

- Come in.

- I'm wanting to give you my notice, Miss Kenton, please.

- Oh... Why?

- Charlie and me, we're getting married.

[...]

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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