Only the farmers have won. They remain forever. They are like the land itself.
12 seconds sound clip from the The Magnificent Seven (1960) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 02:05:09 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- You could stay, you know. They wouldn't be sorry to have you stay.
- They won't be sorry to see us go, either.
- Yes. The fighting is over. Your work is done.
- For them, each season has its tasks. If there were a season for gratitude, they'd show it more.
- We didn't get any more than we expected, old man.
- Only the farmers have won. They remain forever. They are like the land itself.
- You helped to rid them of Calvera, the way a strong wind helps rid them of locusts.
- You are like the wind, blowing over the land and passing on.
- Adios.
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