Oratory, Demosthenes, is a noble profession, and, I am told, a rewarding one.
6 seconds sound clip from the Alexander the Great (1956) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:48:55 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- To win the war and lose the peace is folly.
- When and where will I meet that dagger, friend?
- To my humble home, Alexander, and in the name of Athens, I bid you welcome.
- Oratory, Demosthenes, is a noble profession, and, I am told, a rewarding one.
- How humble is your home, Aeschenes?
- Almost Macedonian empty of all, save victories.
- I have heard that there are no two better actors than Demosthenes and Aeschenes.
- I should like before I leave to witness a performance.
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Voice quotes from the movie Alexander the Great (1956), in wav/mp3 format.
Actors: Richard Burton (Alexander the Great), Fredric March (Philip II of Macedon), Peter Cushing (Memnon of Rhodes)
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