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I'm impatient with stupidity. My people have learned to live without it.

— Klaatu (Michael Rennie)

6 seconds sound clip from the The Day the Earth Stood Still (1954) classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:10:03 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- I want to meet with the representatives from all the nations of the Earth.

- I'm afraid that would be a little awkward.

- In view of the tensions and suspicions in our world today, such a meeting would be impossible.

- My mission here concerns the existence of every last creature who lives on Earth. It must not be complicated by the childish jealousies, intrigues, suspicions of your planet.

- Our problems are very complex. You mustn't judge us too harshly.

- I'm impatient with stupidity. My people have learned to live without it.

- The President will, of course, do his best to bring about the meeting you desire.

- I know it will be quite useless. I wish it were otherwise.

- I'm very sorry, Mr. Klaatu.

- Wait. Before making any grave decisions, I think I should get out among your people and become familiar with the basis for these strange, unreasoning attitudes.

- Our military people insist that you do not attempt to leave the hospital. The door will be locked. I'm sure you understand.

[...]

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1954) Sound Clip

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1954)Relive the nostalgia of old-time radio with sound bites from Lux Radio Theater's "The Day the Earth Stood Still." Classic sci-fi, vintage sound & dialogue.

Actors: Michael Rennie (Klaatu), Jean Peters (Helen Benson), Paul Frees (Narrator), Lamont Johnson (Tom), Herb Butterfield (Professor Barnhardt), Tudor Owen (Mr. Harley), Billy Gray (Bobby), Edith Evanson (Mrs. Crockett)

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