If he wishes to swim in dangerous waters, who are we to deny him?
— Chef Skinner (Ian Holm)
7 seconds sound clip from the Ratatouille movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:27:35 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- How can we claim to represent the name of Gusteau if we don't uphold his most cherished belief?
- And what belief is that, Mademoiselle Tatou?
- Perhaps I have been a bit harsh on our new garbage boy.
- He has taken a bold risk and we should reward that, as Chef Gusteau would have.
- If he wishes to swim in dangerous waters, who are we to deny him?
- Since you have expressed such an interest in his cooking career, you shall be responsible for it.
- Anyone else? Then back to work.
- You are either very lucky or very unlucky.
- You will make the soup again, and this time, I'll be paying attention. Very close attention.
[...]