How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from It's a Wonderful Life.
Quote #7
CLARENCE (to himself): Hmm, this isn't going to be so easy. (to George) So, you still think killing yourself would make everyone feel happier, eh?
GEORGE (dejectedly): Oh, I don't know. I guess you're right. I suppose it would have been better if I'd never been born at all.
What George seems to be thinking here is that the world is dissatisfied with him, that everyone would have been happier without him around to muck things up. Clarence has his work cut out for him.
Quote #8
CLARENCE: What'd you say?
GEORGE: I said I wish I'd never been born.
CLARENCE: Oh, you mustn't say things like that. You … wait a minute. Wait a minute. That's an idea. (glances up toward heaven) What do you think? Yeah, that'll do it. All right. You've got your wish. You've never been born.
This is the turning point toward George realizing how unnecessary his discontent has been.