Palermo's the most conquered city in history. First, the Phoenicians, the Romans, Carthaginians, the Byzantines. Then came the Arabs, Spaniards, Neapolitans.
— General George Patton (George C. Scott)
14 seconds sound clip from the Patton (1970) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:11:13 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- I was interested to see a Bible by your bed. You actually find time to read it?
- I sure do. Every goddamned day.
- Sir, the Americans have taken Palermo!
- Damn!
- Sir, Patton's taken Palermo.
- Damn!
- Now comes the American Army.
- This is from General Alexander, sir, reminding you that you are not to take Palermo.
- Ask him if he wants me to give it back.
- All right, let me ask you a question for a change.
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