Quote by Billy Wilder

France is the country where the money falls apart and you can't tear the toilet paper.

France is the country where the money falls apart and you ca

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the stereotype that France is perceived as an expensive country to visit or live in. It suggests that even their currency, the Euro, loses its value easily, indicating high prices and costs. The reference to tearing toilet paper implies that even the most basic commodities, like toilet paper, are expensive or of such high quality that they do not tear easily. It emphasizes the perceived luxurious and expensive nature associated with France.

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By Billy Wilder

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