Zeller [about the Captain]
When he does return, he will be expected to fill his proper position in the new order.
Played by Ben Wright 
The Sound of Music (1965) · 71 quotes
The Sound of Music (1965) · 71 quotes
Tied for 9th most-quoted character in The Sound of Music (1965): in 3 of its 71 quotes
Most scenes with: Captain (2)
Scenes with Zeller
3 scenes Zeller
Baron
Is there a more beautiful expression of what is good in this country of ours than the innocent voices of our children?
Zeller Oh, come now, Baron, would you have us believe that Austria alone holds a monopoly on virtue?
Herr Zeller, some of us prefer Austrian voices raised in song to ugly, German threats.
Zeller The ostrich buries his head in the sand, and sometimes in the flag. [He turns toward the Austrian flag, prominently displayed] Perhaps those who would warn you that the Anschluss is coming - and it is coming, Captain - perhaps they would get further with you by setting their words to music.
If the Nazis take over Austria, I have no doubt, Herr Zeller, that you will be the entire trumpet section.
Zeller You flatter me, Captain.
Oh, how clumsy of me. I meant to accuse you.
Zeller I've not asked you where you and your family are going. Nor have you asked me why I am here.
Well, apparently, we're both suffering from a deplorable lack of curiosity.
