The Bishop's Wife (1947)

Gladys Cooper: Mrs. Hamilton

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• Mrs. Hamilton : Now, that large window depicting St. George and the dragon...

  Henry Brougham : Yes?

  Mrs. Hamilton : I should very much like the countenance of St. George to suggest my late husband.

  Henry Brougham : Uh, who do you see as the dragon?

  Mrs. Hamilton : Oh... oh, any dragon.

• Henry Brougham : Mrs. Hamilton, surely you understand that this cathedral *cannot* be designed for the glory of an individual. It has to be created for *all* the people.

  Mrs. Hamilton : I'm very displeased at your whole attitude, Henry Brougham. You seem to forget that I was instrumental in having you made bishop, although others thought you too young.

  Mrs. Hamilton : [continues]  I had every confidence in you when you were a poor little parson at church in the slums. I confess my confidence is weakened.

  Henry Brougham : I regret I've been such a disappointment.

  Mrs. Hamilton : Regrets and apologies are no good whatsoever. You give me the impression of being confused, indecisive and utterly ineffectual. That is not the kind of leadership we expect of our bishop. You better remember one thing. You will build that cathedral as *I* want it, or you will not build it at all. That's all I have to say.