For the sake of efficiency, it would be unwise, for one man to know he is not to go, whether the man working at his side is among the fortunate few.

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

You can hear this line at 00:53:17.908 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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- Unless there is some objection, we intend including another 40 pounds. Our latest addition to the camp.

- Now to again emphasize our fuel problem, most of it will be consumed in overcoming Earth's gravitational pull.

- But once this has been accomplished, engines will be turned off until we come into the gravitational pull of the new world.

- But then, in turning the ship completely around, every ounce of fuel will be needed to avoid crashing.

- Dr. Frye and I hope we have worked out a sound plan.

- For the sake of efficiency, it would be unwise, for one man to know he is not to go, whether the man working at his side is among the fortunate few.

- In this envelope is a list of numbers, the numbers of those who will go.

- In these boxes, we have placed numbered disks. The one on the left for the women, the other for the men. Each of you will select and keep one disk.

- This list will be posted on the dormitory bulletin boards shortly before the takeoff.

- Is this plan satisfactory?

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