I wouldn't give you two cents for all your fancy rules if behind…

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I wouldn't give you two cents for all your fancy rules if behind them they didn't have a little bit of plain, ordinary, everyday kindness and a little looking out for the other fella, too.

Jefferson Smith

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington · 1939

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Common sense

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Political (film)Comedy drama (film)Political Comedy drama

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1939

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Jefferson Smith

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Directed by Frank Capra, Columbia Pictures, 1939.

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