Blackboard Jungle - Concerns About Education and Student Preparedness
Joshua Y. Edwards:
They don't even know their multiplication tables.
Jim Murdock:
Of course not. All they can multiply is themselves.
Joshua Y. Edwards:
Well, how will they ever graduate?
Jim Murdock:
Graduate? They just get to be 18. Then they throw them out to make room for more of the same kind.
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Blackboard Jungle - Questioning Assumptions About Young People
Richard Dadier:
They can't all be bad kids.
Jim Murdock:
Why not?
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Blackboard Jungle - Advice for New Teachers
Richard Dadier:
Got any tips for a rookie?
Jim Murdock:
Two - don't be a hero, and never turn your back on the class.
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Notorious - Captain Prescott Reflects on Devlin's Transfer
Captain Paul Prescott:
Mr. Devlin's been transferred to Spain...Well I guess he thought he was going stale here...I guess he thought he'd find Spain more interesting...Well, of course, it is more or less routine now.
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Notorious - Discovery of Uranium Ore and Its Source
Captain Paul Prescott:
That sand that Devlin brought in shows uranium ore so now we know what we're driving at. And your job from now on will be to try to help us find out where that sand comes from.
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Notorious - Observing Key Individuals in a Critical Situation
Captain Paul Prescott:
Now try to memorize the names of all the people you see there tonight. The men I mean. And get their nationalities. That's very important...And I suggest that you, uh, don't ask any questions. Just use your eyes and ears. They're a pretty keen and desperate bunch. Don't underestimate them.
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Notorious - Assessment of a Suitable Candidate
Captain Paul Prescott:
Gentlemen, I assure you, she's the perfect type for the job.
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