Oh, the throne? Do you know what the throne is? The throne is an over-decorated piece of furniture. It's what's behind the throne that counts. My brains, my ambitions, my desires, my hope, my imagination, and above all, my will.
27 seconds sound clip from the Waterloo (1970) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:05:08.436 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- Wellington? Why is it always Wellington? Wellington, Wellington, Wellington, Wellington.
- Why are you all so afraid of Wellington? Is it because he beat you in Spain? Is that why?
- France will follow me to the stars, if I give her another victory.
- You have no choice. You have to give up the throne.
- When?
- There is nothing left to do. Sign.
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