“ Life can so easily degenerate into something sordid and vulgar. ”
Charlie Chaplin, Monsieur Verdoux (1947). copy citation
| Author | Charlie Chaplin |
|---|---|
| Source | Monsieur Verdoux |
| Topic | life degenerating |
| Date | 1947 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://www.springfieldspringfield.co.uk/movie_script.php?movie=monsieur... |
Context
“Well, what do you want? - Nothing, my dear. - That's unusual. I thought you might be pleased to see me, that's all. Is that all? I only see you when you want something. Lydia... I refuse to quarrel with you, it's too ugly. Life can so easily degenerate into something sordid and vulgar. Let us try to keep it beautiful and dignified. We are not young anymore. In the sunset of our lives, we need companionship, love, tenderness. Most of all we need each other. Ah, Lydia. We've had such beautiful, inspiring moments together...”
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