Diary of a Country Priest (1951)
Rachel Bérendt: Countess (La Comtesse)
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Quotes
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Countess : Love is stronger than death. Your scriptures say so.
Curé d'Ambricourt : We did not invent love. It has its order, its law.
Countess : God is its master.
Curé d'Ambricourt : He is not the master of love. He is love itself. If you would love, don't place yourself beyond love's reach.
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Curé d'Ambricourt : What madness.
Countess : Forgive me.
Curé d'Ambricourt : God is no torturer. He wants us to be merciful with ourselves.
Countess : What's done is done. I can't help it now.
Curé d'Ambricourt : Peace be with you.