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

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

You can hear this line at 01:01:49 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- But I ask myself, what do you get out of it?

- 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.

[...]

The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1933) Sound Clip

The Bitter Tea of General Yen Poster

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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