A scene from Schindler's List 1993
Schindler

My father was fond of saying you need three things in life. A good doctor, a forgiving priest, and a clever accountant. The first two, I've never had much use for them. But the third…

Schindler

[Schindler raises his glass to recognize Stern, but the accountant doesn't respond.]

Just pretend, for Christ's sake.

Stern

[Stern mechanically raises his glass slightly.]

Is that all?

Schindler

I'm trying to thank you. I'm saying I couldn't have done this without you. The usual thing would be to acknowledge my gratitude. It would also, by the way, be the courteous thing.

Stern

You're welcome.

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