There has never been a people more purely artist, and therefore more purely lover, than the Chinese.
13 seconds sound clip from the The Bitter Tea of General Yen movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:40:06 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- There are also moments when I... Perhaps I shouldn't speak of it. I might astound you.
- Perhaps you believe us incapable of such moments. Yes, I'm sure you do.
- Have you ever read our poetry, Miss Davis?
- Do you understand our music?
- There has never been a people more purely artist, and therefore more purely lover, than the Chinese.
- I think we ought to end this discussion.
- Certainly, if you find it objectionable. But I wish you didn't.
- I'll give you more suitable gifts later.
- Why?
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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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