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)

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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!

- Palermo's the most conquered city in history. First, the Phoenicians, the Romans, Carthaginians, the Byzantines. Then came the Arabs, Spaniards, Neapolitans.

- Now comes the American Army.

- This is from General Alexander, sir, reminding you that you are not to take Palermo.

- Send him a message, Cod.

- Ask him if he wants me to give it back.

[...]

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