The Song of Bernadette Quotes

Dr. Dozous There was something about her that precluded laughter. Her exaltation was so genuine that the observer almost had the impression that he saw what the child saw.

Mother Superior Well, Doctor?

Dr. St. Cyr Well, in addition to the large tumor on the knee, she has tuberculosis of the bone. She has never complained of pain?

Mother Superior No. Sister?

Sister Marie Therese Verzous She never mentioned it.

Dr. St. Cyr I can't understand it. She's had this affliction for a long time, and the constant pain and suffering associated with this disease is almost too horrible to describe.

Empress Eugenie You're an atheist, Louis!

Emperor Louis Napoleon III That's the most stupid thing a sovereign could be.

Bishop of Tarbes The Commission can render only one of three decisions. First: "You're an impostor, little Soubirous. Away with you to a home of juvenile delinquents". Second: "You're a madwoman, little Soubirous. Away with you to an asylum". Third...

Peyramale You are the rarest of mortal beings, little Soubirous".

Dutour If I understand you correctly, Doctor, science then excludes fraud; it excludes mental disease, and it excludes a miraculous occurrence. I venture then to ask science, what is left?

Dr. Dozous Yes, what is left?

Bernadette Your Reverence, I did see her.

Peyramale Yes, my child, you did. And you will see her again.

Bernadette Perhaps I haven't suffered enough.

Peyramale You've suffered enough, my child, for the Heaven of Heavens.

Dr. Dozous I asked her Do you know what a sinner is? And she answered, Certainly, Monsieur. A sinner is one who loves evil'. That's quite a good answer. What pleased me is that she said loves', and not does'.

Dominique Peyramale Bernadatte sometimes to express certain things in a letter is difficult, so, wherever may you go, if ever you need me, just send me this. I shall understand and come immediately.

Aunt Bernarde Casterot She sees this lady. No one else does. Who are you to say that she is wrong and you are right? She may well be a heavenly creature... You will go with her! All the women of the family must stand by her side. I'll come. And when I walk with her... let anyone dare to laugh!

Dominique Peyramale Wake up! Now! Else life is at an end for you. You are playing with fire, Bernadette.