Quote by Billy Wilder

France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands but you cannot tear the toilet paper.

France is a place where the money falls apart in your hands

Summary

This quote is a humorous way of highlighting the paradoxical facets of France. It suggests that while France may be known for having a higher cost of living and an expensive lifestyle ("money falls apart in your hands"), it also boasts a high standard of quality and attention to detail, even in the simplest things like toilet paper ("cannot tear the toilet paper"). The quote playfully captures the juxtaposition between the lavishness and the meticulousness that are often associated with the country.

By Billy Wilder

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