James Stewart: 180 Movie Quotes with Audio – Page 10

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91 You know, people seldom go to the trouble of scratching the surface of things to find the inner truth.

As Alfred Kralik in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

92 Well, that's very nicely put. Yes, comparing my intellect with a cigarette lighter that doesn't work.

As Alfred Kralik in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

93 I don't hate you. -Oh! I suppose you love me. -Well, why should I? What've you done to make me love you? -I don't want you to love me. -I don't!

Margaret Sullavan as Klara Novak; James Stewart as Alfred Kralik in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

94 Well, now that you're the boss, if you want to give yourself a raise... -Well, sir, I'll talk it over with myself and if I don't ask for too much money I'll give it to myself. Thank you, sir.

Frank Morgan as Hugo Matuschek; James Stewart as Alfred Kralik in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

95 You certainly know how to put a man in his planet.

As Alfred Kralik in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

96 You know, besides being a very practical thing, a wallet is quite romantic. You see, on one side, he has your last letter on the other side, a picture of you. And when he opens it, there you are. And that's all the music he wants.

As Alfred Kralik in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

97 And when she wanted to arouse a man's interest she treated him like a dog. -Yes, well, you treated me like a dog. -Yes, but instead of licking my hand, you barked.

James Stewart as Alfred Kralik; Margaret Sullavan as Klara Novak in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

98 You would really classify him as a definite type? -Oh, absolutely! And don't you try and change him now. Now don't put him on a diet.

Margaret Sullavan as Klara Novak; James Stewart as Alfred Kralik in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

99 Would you call him fat? -Well, I wouldn't. But, of course, that's just a matter of opinion. Now personally, I think that little stomach of his gives him a nice, homey quality. And that's what you want in a husband, isn't it?

Margaret Sullavan as Klara Novak; James Stewart as Alfred Kralik in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

100 Now if I were a girl and had to choose between a young, good-for-nothing with plenty of hair, and a good solid, mature citizen, I'd pick Mathias Popkin every time.

As Alfred Kralik in The Shop Around the Corner (1940)