“I will speak for you, Father. I speak for all mediocrities in the...” – Salieri, Amadeus ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Amadeus 1984

Salieri Martin Cavani

I will speak for you, Father. I speak for all mediocrities in the world. I am their champion. I am their patron saint.

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