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Around the World in Eighty Days Quotes

Stationmaster: I never will understand you city folk. Always rushing, rushing, rushing, always in a hurry. That's why you have stomach trouble.

Saloon Bouncer: Listen, you. Get out and stay out. If I ever catch you in here again, I'll cut you up in a thousand pieces.

Sporting Lady: Call a bobbie! I've been robbed.

Saloon Hostess: Never be in a hurry. You'll miss the best parts in life.
Phileas Fogg: Madam, you don't understand. I'm looking for my man.
Saloon Hostess: So am I.

Princess Aouda: Mr. Fogg, why must you be so... so British?

Mr. Fix: Follow that ostrich!

Col. Proctor Stamp: Thanks. You're still a foreigner, but you're true blue.

Ralph: Your persiflage does not amuse.

Phileas Fogg: You play an abominable game of whist, sir.

Princess Aouda: Have there been any women in his life?
Passepartout: I assume he had a mother, but I am not certain.

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Movie Quotes

1950s Oscar Winners for Best Picture:
1959: Ben-Hur
1958: Gigi
1957: The Bridge on the River Kwai
1956: Around the World in Eighty Days
1955: Marty
1954: On the Waterfront
1953: From Here to Eternity
1952: The Greatest Show on Earth
1951: An American in Paris
1950: All About Eve

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