Well, we had considered diamonds. Now, I don't want to offend you, but the lady feels that diamonds are tacky for her.

9 seconds sound clip from the Breakfast at Tiffany's movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:10:33 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- Oh, I wouldn't let you cash your cheque. But a present for $10 or under, that I'll accept.

- Of course, I don't exactly know what we're going to find at Tiffany's for $10.

- May I help you?

- Perhaps. Actually, we were looking for a present for the lady.

- Certainly, sir. Is there something special you had in mind?

- Well, we had considered diamonds. Now, I don't want to offend you, but the lady feels that diamonds are tacky for her.

- Oh, I think they're divine on older women, but I don't think they'd be right for me. You do understand?

- Certainly.

- In all fairness, I think I ought to explain. There's also a secondary problem. One of finance. We can only afford to spend a limited amount.

- May I ask how limited?

- $10.

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