Yes, it's quite a good idea, but it's not completely fair, because it's based on deception.

— Auguste Topaze (Peter Sellers)

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8 seconds sound clip from the Mr. Topaze (1961) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:27:04 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Have you caught him yet?

- Ah, no, not yet.

- You see, I rather like the tune. But unfortunately it completely destroys my authority.

- The next time you hear the music, continue with the lesson as if nothing had happened, then little by little walk towards the sound.

- When you are right up to it, turn sharply, grab the creature from his seat, open the desk, and lo - the musical box.

- Yes, it's quite a good idea, but it's not completely fair, because it's based on deception.

- Well, is your little musician completely fair?

- No, but well, he's only a child.

- You do love these children, don't you?

- Well, you see, they shield us from all the greed and all the selfishness in the world, and that's good.

- Oh, I wish I was dedicated as you are. I wish...

[...]

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