A book is worth a few francs; we Germans can afford to destroy those. We all may not appreciate artistic merit, but cash value is another matter. -Paul Scofield

 

A book is worth a few francs; we Germans can afford to destroy those. We all may not appreciate artistic merit, but cash value is another matter.


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This quote is just one of 7 total Paul Scofield quotes in our collection. Paul Scofield is known for saying 'A book is worth a few francs; we Germans can afford to destroy those. We all may not appreciate artistic merit, but cash value is another matter.' as well as some of the following quotes.

If you look around the table and you can't tell who the sucker is, it's you.

Paul Scofield
205

Mr. Parris, you are a brainless man!

Paul Scofield
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A book is worth a few francs; we Germans can afford to destroy those. We all may not appreciate artistic merit, but cash value is another matter. -Paul Scofield
191

A painting means as much to you as a string of pearls to an ape.

Paul Scofield
160

I should in fairness add that my taste in music is reputedly deplorable.

Paul Scofield
128
Cheating on a quiz show? That's sort of like plagiarizing a comic strip. -Paul Scofield
91

Oh, I suppose my wife and I will open a bottle of champagne with another couple.

Paul Scofield
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