“Well, I guess I'll have to ask her out on a date and find out what...” – Benjamin, The Graduate ... Movie Quotes Database

Benjamin

Well, I guess I'll have to ask her out on a date and find out what the big deal is.

Mrs. Robinson

Benjamin. Don't you ever take that girl out. Do you understand that?

Benjamin

Well, why shouldn't I?

Mrs. Robinson

I have my reasons.

Benjamin

Well let's hear 'em.

Mrs. Robinson

No.

Benjamin

Let's hear them, Mrs. Robinson, because I think I know what they are. I'm not good enough for her to associate with, am I? I'm not good enough to even talk about her, am I?

Mrs. Robinson

Let's drop it.

Benjamin

We're not dropping it. I'm good enough for you, but I'm not good enough to associate with your daughter. That's it, isn't it?

Mrs. Robinson

Benjamin.

Benjamin

Isn't it?

Mrs. Robinson

Yes.

Benjamin

You go to hell. You go straight to hell, Mrs. Robinson.

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