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It is true that you may fool all of the people some of the time. You can even fool some of the people all of the time. But you can't fool all of the people all of the time.

14 seconds sound clip from the The Fortune Cookie (1966) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:36:58 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- If you're to examine my client, you'll need written consent.

- Yes, of course. Get Miss Heffelfinger in here.

- Don't bother. I have the authorizations right here. Three copies, all signed and notarized.

- Thank you very much, gentlemen. If you'll excuse me, I have somebody waiting in my office.

- Interesting case. I'm considering suing the United Fruit Company. There should be a printed warning on every banana peel. Those things can be hazardous to your health. Carry on, gentlemen.

- Therefore, I say, if you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect...and esteem.

- It is true that you may fool all of the people some of the time. You can even fool some of the people all of the time. But you can't fool all of the people all of the time.

- Hi, kid. What are you watching?

- An old movie about Abraham Lincoln.

- Lincoln. Great president. Lousy lawyer.

- I picked up some stuff at your apartment. Robe, slippers, your Playboy pajamas with the bunnies.

- How much longer do I have to stay here? Any rough idea?

- Just till the insurance doctors get through with your tests.

- I hope I flunk! I'm sick of pretending to doctors, and nurses, and Mother, and Charlotte.

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Actors: Jack Lemmon (Harry Hinkle), Walter Matthau (Whiplash Willie Gingrich), Ron Rich (Boom Boom Jackson), Judi West (Sandy Hinkle)

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