Mr. Square Quotes in Tom Jones (1963)

Mr. Square: [Tom's tutors are discussing his education] You have only taught Tom to laugh at whatever is decent, and virtuous and right.

Mr. Thwackum: I've taught him religion.

Mr. Square: Mr. Thwackum, the word "religion" is as vague and uncertain as any in the English language.

Mr. Thwackum: When I mention religion I mean the Christian religion. Not only the Christian religion, but the Protestant religion, and not only the Protestant religion but the Church of England.

Mr. Square: I fear that Tom is the embodiment of the old truth: that foundlings should be left to the parish.

Mr. Blifil: My dear tutors, I'm afraid that neither of you can touch his bastard's heart.

Narrator: Neither indeed. But there was another who could...