Father Brown Quotes
Father Brown: Where would a wise man hide a leaf? In a forest. Where would a wise man hide a cross? In a forest of crosses. We have a forest of crosses ready-made for us. A forest of priests; a black forest, you might say.
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Father Brown: My lord, this is lunacy.
The Bishop: Father Brown, you will be good enough to leave matters in the lunatic hands of the inspector and myself. Scotland Yard will continue to inform you of our further insane decisions. Meanwhile, good morning.
The Bishop: Father Brown, you will be good enough to leave matters in the lunatic hands of the inspector and myself. Scotland Yard will continue to inform you of our further insane decisions. Meanwhile, good morning.
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Father Brown: There's no man more dangerous than one who thinks he knows the will of God.
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Inspector Valentine: [after failing to commandeer a taxi with a couple kissing in the back] Don't the police in France come before a pair of lovers?
Inspector Dubois: In Paris, on a warm afternoon? I'm afraid not.
Inspector Dubois: In Paris, on a warm afternoon? I'm afraid not.
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Lady Warren: [referring to the cross of St. Augustine] It's very beautiful. Is it valuable?
Father Brown: No, not valuable. Priceless.
Father Brown: No, not valuable. Priceless.
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[Flambeau, while looking at his El Greco, overhears two young boys seeing it for the first time]
First French Boy: C'est joli, n'est-ce pas? [It's pretty, isn't it?]
Second French Boy: Oui, c'est tres beau. [Yes, it's very beautiful]
First French Boy: C'est joli, n'est-ce pas? [It's pretty, isn't it?]
Second French Boy: Oui, c'est tres beau. [Yes, it's very beautiful]
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