“I'm glad I saw it before becoming extinct.” – Leon, Ninotchka ... Movie Quotes Database

Leon

[atop the Eiffel Tower]

I'm glad I saw it before becoming extinct.

Ninotchka

Now don't misunderstand me. I do not hold your frivolity against you. As basic material, you may not be bad. But you are the unfortunate product of a doomed culture. I feel very sorry for you.

Leon

Ah, but you must admit that this doomed old civilization sparkles. Look at it. It glitters!

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