Memorable Quotes from Peter Breitmayer
1 quoteDebate on Cultural Differences and Ethics
Clive's Father
Culture clash. Culture clash.
Larry Gopnik
With all respect, Mr. Park, I don't think it's that.
Clive's Father
Yes.
Larry Gopnik
No. It would be a culture clash if it were the custom in your land to bribe people for grades.
Clive's Father
Yes.
Larry Gopnik
So... you're saying it is the custom?
Clive's Father
No, this is a defamation. Grounds for lawsuit.
Larry Gopnik
Let me get this straight: you're threatening to sue me for defaming your son?
Clive's Father
Yes.
Larry Gopnik
But it would...
Mr. Brandt
Is this man bothering you?
Larry Gopnik
Is he bothering me? No. I, uh...
Larry Gopnik
See... if it were defamation there would have to be someone I was defaming him to, or I... all right, I... let's keep it simple. I could pretend the money never appeared. That's not defaming anyone.
Clive's Father
Yes. And a passing grade.
Larry Gopnik
Passing grade.
Clive's Father
Yes.
Larry Gopnik
Or... you'll sue me.
Clive's Father
For taking money.
Larry Gopnik
So he did leave the money.
Clive's Father
This is defamation!
Larry Gopnik
It doesn't make sense. Either he left the money or he didn't.
Clive's Father
Please. Accept the mystery.
Larry Gopnik
You can't have it both ways!
Clive's Father
Why not?
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