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- Don't you find yourself wishing? Wouldn't you almost rather not know?
- Oh, it's better to know.

8 seconds sound clip from the When Worlds Collide (1951) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:09:12.786 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- No, thanks. I'm working on a better offer.

- I can't imagine how the Sentinel even had a hint about your errand, but it's difficult to keep secrets from the newspapers.

- I'm glad you turned them down.

- You know what it would mean if the public had this information prematurely.

- Of course.

- We've been praying Dr. Bronson is wrong, that these pictures will show some error in his calculations.

- Don't you find yourself wishing? Wouldn't you almost rather not know?

- Oh, it's better to know.

- I wish I had your courage. But I'm frightened. As frightened as all those people would be if they knew.

- I haven't the courage to face the end of the world.

- I'm glad you waited for me.

- So am I.

- Tony, this is Mr. Randall.

- Doctor Drake.

- How are you?

- How do you do?

[...]

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At 1:00 on July 24th, Zyra, a new planet, will pass so close to the Earth, it will cause vast destruction. There is no doubt about the coming of Zyra. Remember, there is no doubt.
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When Worlds Collide (1951) Sound Clip

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Revisit the sci-fi classic "When Worlds Collide" with our collection of sound clips featuring iconic quotes from the 1951 film.

Actors: Richard Derr (David Randall), Barbara Rush (Joyce Hendron), Peter Hansen (Dr. Tony Drake), John Hoyt (Sydney Stanton), Larry Keating (Dr. Cole Hendron)

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