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Business Trips and Their Indifference
George Lang
Nobody going on a business trip would have been missed if he never arrived.
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The Process and Market Control Discussion
George Lang
The Process. And by means of the Process, to control the global market.
Businessman 1
And this Process is complete?
George Lang
It's near completion.
Businessman 1
Near completion.
George Lang
Very near. This team which Mr. Ross — the Team. The Team. And I think, if I may, uh, Mr. Klein, it would not be amiss to state that both the work and the inspiration for the process was —
Mr. Klein
Thank you, George. I know you'll understand when I say that's neither here nor there. These gentlemen have come down to hear the good news.
Joe Ross
The good news is control of the market.
Joe Ross
Obviously, we don't want to get too specific, for security reasons. So, my task today is to tell you those things which I can in laymen's language. I think I can break it down sufficiently to give you a pretty firm idea of —
Mr. Klein
The Process, yes.
Businessman 2
How long can we hold on to it before the competition steals it?
Mr. Klein
Well, we defend it. Of course. Tooth and nail. This is a proprietary process.
Joe Ross
Without the data, without our actual data, without the formula, the Japanese, or anyone else, for that matter, would have nothing. Should you give us the go-ahead, their actual —
[He hesitates and looks at George.]
George Lang
The legal issues are these. We have both the de facto and the de jure copyright of that process. It was developed by —
Joe Ross
Even if they should engage in piracy, their search and development time —
George Lang
— their catch-up time —
Joe Ross
— would put them back — George?
George Lang
Three?
Joe Ross
Three to five years.
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Perceptions of Good and Bad People
Jimmy Dell
Good people, bad people, they generally look like what they are.
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The Human Dream of Wealth
George Lang
We must never forget that we are human, and as humans we dream, and when we dream we dream of money.
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The Thief and the Mind's Deception
George Lang
I put a thief in my mouth to steal my brain.
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The Timelessness of Deception
Taglines
It's the oldest con in the book.
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Enjoyment in Conflict
Joe Ross
You don't have to do this.
Jimmy Dell
I enjoy doing it, actually. But I appreciate your concern.
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The Burden of Unnecessary Worry
George Lang
Worry is like interest paid in advance on a debt that never comes due.
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Jimmy Dell's View on Problem Solving
Jimmy Dell
I'm a problem solver, with a heart of gold.
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Questioning Trust in Others
Taglines
Can you really trust anyone?
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A Request for Assistance and Its Denial
Susan Ricci
Can you help me? You're the Boy Scout. Can I be your good deed for today? Can't you help me, Joe?
[being arrested]
Joe Ross
I'm afraid you're gonna have to spend some time in your room.
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Cautious Approach to Business Relationships
Jimmy Dell
Always do business as if the person you're doing business with is trying to screw you, because he probably is. And if he's not, you can be pleasantly surprised.
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The Consequences of Moral Indebtedness
Jimmy Dell
I think you'll find that if what you've done for them is as valuable as you say it is, if they are indebted to you morally but not legally, my experience is they will give you nothing, and they will begin to act cruelly toward you.
Joe Ross
Why?
Jimmy Dell
To suppress their guilt.
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A Humorous Take on American Aspirations
Jimmy Dell
Do the American thing.
Joe Ross
What's that?
Jimmy Dell
Marry a rich widow.
Joe Ross
We used to say, a nymphomaniac who owns a liquor store.
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Perception Versus Reality in Human Nature
Susan Ricci
Who in this world is what they seem to be? Who?
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The Illusion of Wealth and Equality
Jimmy Dell
You now have a Swiss bank account if anybody asks. Crédit Nationale Du Génève code name PADDY'. Lavish awkward gesture. All of fifteen Swiss Francs in it, but if you ever want to impress anybody, they can find out you have a Swiss account. But, Swiss law prohibits the bank from revealing the balance. Thus are all men made equal.
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The Oldest Con in the World
Mr. Klein
If we all do our jobs, we will each be rewarded according to our just desserts.
FBI Team Leader
It's an interesting setup, Mr. Ross. It is the ] on the books. The Spanish Prisoner. Fellow says him and his sister, wealthy refugees, left a fortune in the home country. He got out, girl and the money stuck in Spain. Here is her most beautiful portrait. And he needs money to get her and the fortune out. Man who supplies the money gets the fortune and the girl. Oldest con in the world.
[[w:Spanish Prisoner|oldest confidence game]
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Identity and Perception in Relationships
Susan Ricci
You never know who anybody is, except me. I am who I am.
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Caution Against Ventures Demanding New Attire
George Lang
Beware of all enterprises which require new clothes.
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