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Yes, this man is no weakling, but he is not to be compared with heroes. He is like a sparrow against the wings of an eagle.

6 seconds sound clip from the Ulysses (1954) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:19:48.693 in the DVD version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- It's not so easy, eh?

- I wouldn't hire you as a nursemaid.

- Father, he won. He won!

- Yes, Nausicaa, he won.

- But why do you stare at me?

- Because I see the woman taking the place of my little child.

- A hero, heh? Have you two ever met a real hero? Agamemnon, Ajax, Ulysses... those were heroes.

- Ulysses had a hand as big as a barrel. With my own eyes I've seen him break the back of a bull with one blow.

- Yes, this man is no weakling, but he is not to be compared with heroes. He is like a sparrow against the wings of an eagle.

- This is the gift which King Alcinous sends you for your victory.

- My thanks to the king.

- And this is my gift.

- It is a rare ointment. It's fragrant, isn't it?

- Like springtime.

- It is made from a secret formula. Magic. It was given to me by a woman who lives in the hills.

[...]

Ulysses (1954) Sound Clip

Ulysses (1954) Poster

Voice quotes from the 1954 movie Ulysses, based on Homer's epic poem Odyssey, in WAV and MP3 formats.

Actors: Kirk Douglas (Ulysses), Silvana Mangano (Penelope / Circe), Anthony Quinn (Antinous)

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