A scene from Citizen Kane 1941
Reporter

[Asking about the potential for war in Europe]

Isn't that correct?

Charles

Don't believe everything you hear on the radio. Read the 'Inquirer'!

Reporter

How did you find business conditions in Europe?

Charles

How did I find business conditions in Europe, Mr. Bones? With great difficulty. [He laughs heartily]

Reporter

You glad to be back, Mr. Kane?

Charles

I'm always glad to be back, young man. I'm an American. Always been an American. Anything else? When I was a reporter, we asked them quicker than that. Come on, young fella.

Reporter

What do you think of the chances for war in Europe?

Charles

I've talked with the responsible leaders of the Great Powers - England, France, Germany, and Italy - they're too intelligent to embark on a project which would mean the end of civilization as we now know it. You can take my word for it. There'll be no war.

In this scene

More from Citizen Kane

Citizen Kane (1941) poster
Citizen Kane 1941 · 68 quotes · 8 characters All Citizen Kane quotes →
All Citizen Kane quotes →