Father Giovanni Quotes in The Reluctant Saint (1962)

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.