Devotion (1946)

Montagu Love: Rev. Brontë

Quotes 

• Rev. Brontë : Nicholls, you may stay. But in the future, keep your fists to yourself. You should have crushed his skull.

• Rev. Brontë : [to Curate Rev. Nicholls]  But remember, no fancy foreign airs here. We have some pretty rough customers in this parish who are not to be charmed into a state of grace.

• Aunt Elizabeth Branwell : Your children, Mr. Bronte!

  Rev. Brontë : Oh, yes. They're always my children when they incur your displeasure, I notice. But when you have reason to approve of their conduct, it's your brilliant nephew, your talented nieces.

• Rev. Brontë : Really, Charlotte. The extent and nature of your correspondence staggers me.

• Rev. Brontë : Would you care for a pipe?

  Rev. Arthur Nicholls : Am I being tested, sir?

  Rev. Brontë : I've no use for a man without a vice - a small one, preferably. It supports his character.

  Rev. Arthur Nicholls : Thank you, sir. And I dare say the large vices support the church, don't they?

  Rev. Brontë : [laughing]  Very good, Mr. Nicholls. I'm happy to find you're possessed with a sense of humor.