That's the history of many a big business. Wars, conflict - it's all business.

— Monsieur Henri Verdoux (Charlie Chaplin)

9 seconds sound clip from the Monsieur Verdoux movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 02:00:17 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Listen, I've been your friend all through the trial. Now give me a break. A story with a moral to it.

- You, the tragic example of a life of crime.

- I don't see how anyone can be an example in these criminal times.

- Well, you certainly are... robbing and murdering people.

- That's business.

- Well, other people don't do business that way.

- That's the history of many a big business. Wars, conflict - it's all business.

- One murder makes a villain, millions, a hero. Numbers sanctify, my good fellow.

- Father Ferro to see you.

- By all means, show him in.

- You'll pardon me, but my time is limited.

- Well, is there anything else you'd like to say before I leave?

- Yes. Good-bye.

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