The gods are best served by those who want their help least.

— Zeus

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6 seconds sound clip from the Jason and the Argonauts (1963) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:19:59 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- The athletes of Greece are proud.

- I'll tell them only the best can expect a place in the most perilous voyage in history.

- I shall announce a games, invite the strongest and bravest of the Greeks.

- No greater games shall ever be held, unless the gods decree otherwise.

- I did well to choose you, Jason.

- The gods are best served by those who want their help least.

- Welcome, Polydeuces.

- Castor of Sparta.

- Acastus of Thessaly.

- Well done, Acastus.

[...]

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The gods are best served by those who want their help least.
Is it not time you asked the gods? -They will not answer those who believe in them. Why should they answer one who doesn't?
Lord Zeus, I was a sinner. I've never tried to deny it. But I didn't sin every day. Why, then, do you punish me every day?

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