A scene from The Sound of Music 1965
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?

Captain

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.

Captain

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.

Captain

Oh, how clumsy of me. I meant to accuse you.

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