9 seconds sound clip from the Helen of Troy (1956) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:08:10.393 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- This was the only sea route to and from the east. As a result, Troy grew prosperous, a tempting prize of war for the Greek nations.
- The Trojans had long memories of the time when the Greeks, led by Sparta, had pillaged and burned the city of their fathers.
- They had prepared strong defenses against the possibility of future assault.
- That is why new Troy, their rebuilt city, was guarded by mighty walls, an impregnable shelter for a happy people in love with beauty.
- In the palace square and the busy streets, the industrious citizens were enjoying the works of peace, as though this carefree era would last forever.
- There was Lord Aeneas, nephew of King Priam, on his way to the palace where the future of Troy was being weighed by the royal council.
- And so we've locked out the understanding of nations and we've locked in the poison.
- Trojans jumping at every rumor, pointing fingers at each other.
- I tell you there's only one solution.
- Have your way. Go to Sparta. Go wherever you will, but don't try to drag the destiny of Troy with you.
- What destiny, to live like a crab in a shell?
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