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Not my words. The one who first spoke them gave up his life for them.

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6 seconds sound clip from the The Bitter Tea of General Yen movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:01:58 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- You've hardly known her more than a few days. And still you act as if she were of your own flesh and blood.

- She is. We're all of one flesh and blood.

- Really? Do you mean that?

- Of course I do.

- Words. Nothing but words. You came in here to preach.

- Not my words. The one who first spoke them gave up his life for them.

- What are you willing to give up for them?

- What do you mean?

- Surely your pleasure wouldn't be complete without some sacrifice on your part.

- Sacrifice?

- Yes.

- You are so interested to save the life of Mah-Li.

[...]

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The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) Sound Clip

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Quotes from "The Bitter Tea of General Yen" (1933 film, directed by Frank Capra), featuring short sound clips with voice.

Actors: Barbara Stanwyck (Megan Davis), Nils Asther (General Yen), Walter Connolly (Jones)

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