M*A*S*H (TV Series)
War of Nerves (1977)
William Christopher: Father Francis Mulcahy
Quotes
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Maj. Sidney Freedman : Oh, hi, Father. I didn't expect to be seeing you in here.
Father Francis Mulcahy : Yes, well, uh..
Maj. Sidney Freedman : [He pulls up a chair] Please.
Father Francis Mulcahy : Oh, thank you. Well, l-I've come about a friend.
Maj. Sidney Freedman : I see. What's his problem?
Father Francis Mulcahy : Well, things aren't going so well for him and he's feeling a little low.
Maj. Sidney Freedman : Who's your friend, Father?
Father Francis Mulcahy : You.
[Sidney snickers]
Father Francis Mulcahy : I wonder if a good antidote might be to think about all the successes you've had. I would think you've had a few, no?
Maj. Sidney Freedman : Sure. I've sent dozens of kids back to the front and they're fine now.
Father Francis Mulcahy : It hurts to think you might lose even one, though, doesn't it?
Maj. Sidney Freedman : See, when Pierce or Hunnicutt lose one, he's out of his misery. But when I lose one, I've lost a mind.
Father Francis Mulcahy : When I lose one, I've lost a soul. Well, I guess it's all in how you look at it.