Trouble Along the Way (1953)

Charles Coburn: Father Burke

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Quotes 

• Father Burke : You'll find the answer in Deuteronomy, Chapter 32, Verse 15.

  [the other priests look at one another] 

  Father Burke : Well, well? Is there a Bible in the house, or do you have to go to a hotel?

• Coach Buck Holman : Are you of a forgiving nature?

  Father Burke : Well, I'm in that business.

• [last lines] 

  Steve Williams : Welcome to the ranks of the unemployed, Father.

  Father Burke : Only one of us. You'll be back here again next season.

  Steve Williams : Me?

  Father Burke : Yes. Read the fine print in your contract. It says: "If desired by the College, this agreement may be extended for twelve months."

  Steve Williams : I never saw that.

  Father Burke : It's in Latin.

  Father Burke : [the bell of the chapel clock tower strikes four. One clock face says 4:10, the other says 3:50; Father Burke looks at his watch]  Right on the dot.

  [on one of the clock faces, the minute hand slips and falls straight down to the half-hour position] 

• Father Burke : Like the old chapel clock, I have grown picturesque but not very useful