Memorable Quotes from Michael Beach
2 quotesAuthority and Respect in the Classroom
Mr. Darnell
Mr. Clark, just what was that all about?
Joe Clark
I distinctly said, "No one moves during the singing of the school song". Now, if you can't understand that, find yourself another place to work!
Mr. Darnell
I was picking up a piece of paper!
Joe Clark
You're contradicting me in front of my students.
Mr. Darnell
They're my students, too!
Joe Clark
They are my students, Mr. Darnell!
Mr. Darnell
Just what are you trying to prove? I'm working my ass off of you, took the demotion and I'm doin my job! You're just getting your rocks off for treating me like trash!
Joe Clark
No, sir. That's what you were picking up.
Mr. Darnell
Goddamn it! You give me the goddamn respect you would damn well want yourself, or I will kick your black ass!
[slamming the folders onto Clark's desk]
Joe Clark
You are suspended, sir, as of right now! Get out!
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Struggles of Identity and Consequences of Choices
Levy
I'm just my mother's son. Sometimes that's all that makes the difference between us and them.
Daniel Carty
Maybe I'd feel different if I had done something and got caught, but I ain't do nothing. They was playin with me because they knew they could. And look, I'm lucky that I only got two years because... when you in there they can do with you whatever they want. You hear me? What... ever... they want.
Joseph Rivers
I know some hustles, and you know some hustles. And these are our children. We gotta set them free. So let's drink on up, man, and let's go on in. We got a whole lot of shit to deal with in a hurry.
Mrs. Hunt
I guess you call your lustful action love. I don't. I always knew you'd be the destruction of my son. The Bible says, "Put to death therefore all that is earthly in you. Sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, covetousness." That child was born of sin, and the Holy Ghost is gon cause it to shrivel in your womb.
Adrienne Hunt
And who do you funky niggas think you are?
Frank Hunt
I think you'll find it's still pumpin', but I wouldn't call it no heart.
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