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.
— Napoleon Bonaparte (Rod Steiger)
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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