These childhood tragedies are inclined to corrode the soul, to leave a canker in the mind.
7 seconds sound clip from the Cat People (1942) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:29:08.380 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- That's what you believe and fear, isn't it?
- These things are very simple to psychiatrists.
- And because of that, the children teased you and called your mother a witch, a cat woman.
- These childhood tragedies are inclined to corrode the soul, to leave a canker in the mind.
- But we'll try to repair the damage. You're not to worry.
- What shall I tell my husband? Naturally, he's anxious to have some word.
- What does one tell a husband? One tells him nothing.
- Alice, it's so nice to see you.
- Hello, darling. How'd you make out with Louis?
- Louis?
- Of course. Didn't I suggest Dr. Judd?
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