The Reluctant Saint (1962)

Harold Goldblatt: Father Giovanni

Quotes 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.