Simone Thévenot Quotes in The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)

[François Thévenot has unknowingly interrupted an illicit rendezvous between his wife and Rafael Acosta]

M. Thévenot: Coming home with me?

Simone Thévenot: Yes.

Rafael Acosta: No, no, wait. Let her stay just two minutes more. I must show her the sursiks.

M. Thévenot: What?

Rafael Acosta: The sursiks.

M. Thévenot: Ah, yes. I'll wait in the car.

Simone Thévenot: I'll come right away.

[François Thévenot leaves]

Simone Thévenot: What are sursiks?

Rafael Acosta: I don't know. It doesn't matter. Come quick!

Henri Sénéchal: Any news from Miranda?

Rafael Acosta: Yes.

Henri Sénéchal: The situation?

Rafael Acosta: Quite calm.

Henri Sénéchal: And the guerrillas?

Rafael Acosta: There are a few left. They are a part of our folklore.

Alice Sénéchal: You have problems with the students?

Rafael Acosta: Students are young. They must have some fun.

Simone Thévenot: How's your government treating them?

Rafael Acosta: We are not against the students, but what can you do with a room full of flies? You take a fly-swatter and Bang! Bang!

Colonel: Marijuana isn't a drug. Look at what goes on in Vietnam. From the general down to the private, they all smoke.

Simone Thévenot: As a result, once a week they bomb their own troops.

Colonel: If they bomb their own troops, they must have their reasons.