H.M. Pulham, Esq. (1941)

Charles Coburn: Mr. Pulham Sr.

Quotes 

• Mr. Pulham Sr. : There are some things that I'd like to think are going to last for quite awhile - such as, common decency and civilization and human liberty. You know what I mean. Things we don't talk about, but, feel. You get it in a good book - in Scott and Thackeray and, in what I can understand of Shakespeare.

• Mr. Pulham Sr. : We like to think we're going to be remembered. We don't like to see everything we believe in changing.

• Mr. Pulham Sr. : Funny, isn't it. Nothing turns out the way you think it will.

  Harry Moulton Pulham : I wish you wouldn't say that, sir.

  Mr. Pulham Sr. : But, it's true. All the things you take for granted, there they are, and then they're gone.

• Mr. Pulham Sr. : I know you're going to have a fine time. But, if you don't, be certain you don't let anyone know about it.