Tom Jones (1963)

John Moffatt: Square

Quotes 

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

  Thwackum : I've taught him religion.

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

  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.

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

  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...