Quote by John Green

I said 'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't speak Swedish.''Well, of course you don't. Neither do I. Who the hell speaks Swedish?

I said 'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't speak Swedish.''Well, o

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This quote highlights a humorous interaction where someone apologizes for not speaking Swedish, only to receive a sarcastic response acknowledging that neither of them actually speaks the language. The quote serves as a playful commentary on the rarity or obscurity of certain languages and the comicality of assuming that anyone would be able to converse in them. It captures the shared understanding between two individuals regarding the unexpected and unlikely nature of knowing Swedish in the given context.

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