The Reluctant Saint (1962)
Harold Goldblatt: Father Giovanni
Quotes
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Don Raspi : [looking after Giuseppe] The senseless man seeks in vain for wisdom. Proverbs: 14.
Father Giovanni : True. But the fear of the Lord is training for wisdom, and humility goes before honors. Proverbs: 15.
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Father Giovanni : Look at him. Do you really believe there is a devil lurking inside that humble young man?
Don Raspi : There was once a Lucifer in heaven.
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Father Giovanni : You have a whole year to prepare yourself, with the best instructors of the order.
Giuseppe : I'll miss the stables.
Father Giovanni : Gobbo will look after the animals.
Giuseppe : Father Giovanni, couldn't I stay...
Father Giovanni : No.
Giuseppe : - in the stables?
Father Giovanni : No.
Giuseppe : I will work harder than...
Father Giovanni : No, Giuseppe.
Giuseppe : Just to stay...
Father Giovanni : Obedience, Giuseppe, is the first rule.