Why? Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power.
— V (Hugo Weaving)
10 seconds sound clip from the V for Vendetta movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:19:38 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- There are, of course, those who do not want us to speak.
- Let me think, just let me think.
- Even now, orders are being shouted into telephones and men with guns will soon be on their way.
- Words offer the means to meaning and, for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth.
- And the truth is there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there?
- You designed it, sir, you wanted it foolproof.
- You told me every television in London!
[...]