Father Burke Quotes in Trouble Along the Way (1953)

Father Burke: You'll find the answer in Deuteronomy, Chapter 32, Verse 15.

[the other priests look at one another]

Father Burke: Well, well? Is there a Bible in the house, or do you have to go to a hotel?

Steve Aloysius Williams: [Last lines] Welcome to the ranks of the unemployed, Father.

Father Burke: Only one of us. You'll be back here again next season.

Steve Aloysius Williams: Me?

Father Burke: Yes. Read the fine print in your contract. It says "If desired by the College, this agreement may be extended for twelve months."

Steve Aloysius Williams: I never saw that.

Father Burke: It's in Latin.

[the bell of the chapel clock tower strikes four. One clock face says 4:10, the other says 3:50. Father Burke looks at his watch]

Father Burke: Right on the dot.

[On one of the clock faces, the minute hand slips and falls straight down to the half-hour position]

Coach Buck Holman: Are you of a forgiving nature?

Father Burke: Well, I'm in that business.