Odon von Horvath: After all, civilization depends - does it not? - upon the awareness of the sufferings of others?
Bertolt Brecht: Civilization? No! Civilization is four kinds of wine, three kinds of forks. It's a device to maintain the bourgeoisie's sense of superiority.
Odon von Horvath: No, that's snobbery. That's something different.
Bertolt Brecht: Listen, I've got people to see. I can't stand around here all day quibbling over vocabulary.
Odon von Horvath: Then, perhaps it's best if we agree to respect our differences.
Bertolt Brecht: Well, that's the most boring suggestion I've heard all week. You can respect my differences if you like. I despise yours.
Odon von Horvath: I see you like winning arguments.
Bertolt Brecht: I just did, didn't I?... Certainly no point in coming second.
Odon von Horvath: Well, that's the American way...
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