Mr. (Potter) Romney

by Bernard Via

George Bailey’s speech to Mr. Potter in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” (Jimmy Stewart):

“Just remember this, Mr. Potter, that…this rabble you’re talking about… they do most of the working and paying and living and dying in this community. Well, is it too much to have them work and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms and a bath? Anyway, my father didn’t think so. People were human beings to him. But to you, a warped, frustrated old man, they’re cattle. Well in my book, my father died a much richer man than you’ll ever be!”