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A furious outburst from Gondor's ruling steward in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), delivered during a tense council scene in Minas Tirith. Denethor lashes out after hearing that the Ring has been sent toward Mordor, railing at those who trusted a hobbit with such a burden. The line is memorable because of the actor's raw anger and the stark contrast between the epic quest and Denethor's personal contempt. It stands out as a moment of bitter human reaction amid the film's larger events.