I do not avoid women. But I do deny them my essence.
— General Jack D. Ripper (Sterling Hayden)
8 seconds sound clip from the Dr. Strangelove movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:57:14 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Well, I first became aware of it during the physical act of love.
- Yes, a profound sense of fatigue, a feeling of emptiness followed.
- Luckily, I was able to interpret these feelings correctly.
- Loss of essence. I can assure you it has not recurred.
- Women sense my power and they seek the life essence.
- I do not avoid women. But I do deny them my essence.
- The boys must have surrendered.
[...]