Quotes

Tom Brown étudiant

Old Grimey: Moral principles! What's a school boy to do with moral principles? Feed him one end and beat him the other! That's education!

Dr. Thomas Arnold: A new boy is always important. He may be an influence for good or for evil.

Squire Brown: You know our schools: nurseries of iniquity and vice. We want the revolution in education.

Old Grimey: I thought as you would call the meeting of the trustees, you would like to see what the Times says about you.
Dr. Thomas Arnold: I have already read it, thank you, Mr. Grimston.
Old Grimey: Quite awkward, all these letters about your expulsions.. Quite a storm of protest.
Mrs. Mary Arnold: Why some of these might almost have been written by you, Mr. Grimston.
Old Grimey: On the contrary, I have received letters of protest myself.
Dr. Thomas Arnold: So have I.

Dr. Thomas Arnold: It appears that I am a heartless villain who delights in expelling boys. ruining their future and breaking their parents' hearts. Perhaps you care to read them.
Old Grimey: But your methods are revolutionary, sir.
Dr. Thomas Arnold: They are intended to be, Mr. Grimston.

Tom Brown: Is this your study?
Ned East: Yes, what's wrong with it?
Tom Brown: Oh, nothing. It's ... it's wonderful.
Ned East: I'm going to let you share it with me. Give me your key.
Tom Brown: Oh, you really mean it?
Ned East: Yes, if you don't hang around me all the time. Don't forget I can't be seen with a new fellow much.
Tom Brown: Of course, I promise I won't bother you much.

Squire Brown: [In a coach on their way to Rugby School] I suppose the women blubbered over you properly?
Tom Brown: [Emotionally] Nanny was an awful mess. I don't see why... why people can't have more self control.
Squire Brown: Quite right, my boy.
Tom Brown: When we meet the Rugby coach, would you mind very much if I don't kiss you when we say goodbye? There might be some other boy.
Squire Brown: I know just how you feel. I said the same thing to my father when I went off. And we will shake hands like two old gentlemen?
Tom Brown: Thank you, sir.

Dr. Thomas Arnold: Mr. Brown, when I accepted this appointment, it was on the condition that I would have a free hand. I do not intend to offer my resignation.
Squire Brown: You are aware, I suppose, that public sentiment is against you.
Dr. Thomas Arnold: It is not my habit to yield to public sentiment.
Squire Brown: Do you support him in that, ma'am?
Mrs. Mary Arnold: I do.
Squire Brown: In that case, it is my duty to inform you, sir, that I am with you with all my heart. I respect your methods. I admire your courage. I will back you to the end.
Dr. Thomas Arnold: That's a very brave attitude, Mr. Brown.
Squire Brown: Brave, sir? No, stubborn. We Browns are stubborn and proud of it. And just to show you how stubborn I am, I'm going to send my own son to Rugby.

Dr. Thomas Arnold: Brooke, tell me, do you think there is any bullying going on around here?
Walker Brooke: Yes, sir, there is. I can't put my finger on it but I'm sure it's starting again.

Tom Brown: Where are the others?
Ned East: They aren't coming.
Tom Brown: But why not?
Ned East: 'Cause you wouldn't listen to good advice. I tried to help you young'un but you went your own way and now you're in for it.
Tom Brown: East, whatever has happened...
Ned East: Remember, I warned you we don't tell tales.
Tom Brown: Yes.
Ned East: Well, now you know why they aren't coming.

Walker Brooke: We are proud of the schoolhouse, and we mean to keep it the best of Rugby. Now I'm as proud of this house as anyone but it's still a long way from what I'd like to see it. There's a deal of bullying going on here and, depend on it, nothing breaks up a house like bullying. Bullies are cowards and one coward makes many. Now I know a lot of you say stand by the good old ways , down with the doctor, but let me give you a word of advice. In the first place, they weren't the good old ways. They were the bad old ways. And in the second, down with the doctor is easier said than done. You'll find him pretty tight on his perch and the awkwardest customer to handle. He doesn't meddle with anyone worth keeping but look out for squalls if you go your own way and that way isn't the doctors. And bullying isn't his way, and it isn't my way, and it isn't the way of any decent fellow in the house so let's have an end to it.

Dr. Thomas Arnold: You make the mistake of thinking I do not know what goes on in this school.
Flashman: Yes, sir. I don't, sir.
Dr. Thomas Arnold: You tormented one of your school fellows who is weaker than yourself. I'm not punishing you for that, Flashman. There have been bullies in every school in every community in every nation. Sooner or later humble men will rise and thrown them down. But I am punishing you because you lied to me.
Flashman: I'm sorry, sir. I didn't mean...
Dr. Thomas Arnold: Lied, Flashman! Lying is a poison that will corrupt innocents. You are a bully, a coward and a liar. There is no longer any place for you at Rugby.
Flashman: You're not expelling me, sir. Oh, no, sir. I'll do anything. Don't expel me, sir. Don't expel me! My father, it'll break his heart. I'd kill myself. I swear it! I couldn't stand it. Don't expel me. I'd do anything but please don't expel me. I didn't mean it, honestly I didn't. I won't be a bully anymore, I won't. You've got to let me stay. You must! You must! Please let me stay. Please!

Ned East: He's made me feel small. Look at us. We've always been scared of the bullies and given in to them. Now along comes a new fellow and stands up to him on his own.

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