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What destiny, to live like a crab in a shell?

2 seconds sound clip from the Helen of Troy (1956) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:08:37.793 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- 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?

- We live well. We tax traders at the sea gate. That's our blood.

- Stupidity! We'll choke on our own fat unless we sail our ships of trade. But how can we, when every harbor is an enemy's?

- Oh, I'm sick of your crazy dreams.

- Careful, brother. Paris has always been able to crack your neck.

- And you can thrash us both.

[...]

Helen of Troy (1956) Sound Clip

Helen of Troy (1956) Poster

Memorable quotes from the 1956 film Helen of Troy, with sound clips in WAV and MP3 formats.

Actors: Rossana Podestà (Helen of Troy), Jacques Sernas (Paris of Troy), Sir Cedric Hardwicke (Priam), Stanley Baker (Achilles), Niall MacGinnis (Menelaus), Robert Douglas (Agamemnon), Janette Scott (Cassandra), Harry Andrews (Hector of Troy)

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