Thomas Clarkson Quotes in Amazing Grace (2006)

Thomas Clarkson: [to the baby in his arms] "Strange treasures in this fair world appear, strange all, and new to me." That is a poem by Thomas Traherne and I have absolutely no idea what it's about. But, when I was small I was made to learn it by heart so I don't see why you shouldn't suffer too.

William Wilberforce: [calling] Clarkson! Clarkson!

Thomas Clarkson: Good God, he's got his voice back.

Thomas Clarkson: We don't want any fuss. We just need somebody who is... really, really boring.

Thomas Clarkson: [at Equiano's grave] As you know, Equiano, I rarely drink.

William Wilberforce: [Fox walks in unexpectedly] Dear God.

Lord Charles Fox: Well, almost. I spent eighteen months being torn apart in the House by you Mr. Wilberforce. I thought I'd find out what it feels like on your side. Any of you saints drink?

Thomas Clarkson: Well, this one bloody does!

Thomas Clarkson: Beautiful house. Sweet, little... rabbit.

William Wilberforce: It's a hare actually.

Thomas Clarkson: Why did you wait until your butler had left before you got out of the box?

William Wilberforce: They already think I'm mad.

William Wilberforce: An imperfect order is better than no order at all.

Thomas Clarkson: No! We must fight for a perfect order!

MP Abolition supporter: I sent a note of thanks to those who voted for us.

Thomas Clarkson: [sarcastically] Oh, how sweet of you.

Thomas Clarkson: It promotes the war effort, patriotism, and... all that.

Pitt the Younger: Since when have you been interested in the war effort, patriotism, and... all that?