M*A*S*H (TV Series)
Morale Victory (1980)
William Christopher: Father Francis Mulcahy
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Quotes
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Father Francis Mulcahy : You know, you're being much too harsh on yourself. You mustn't think that you failed.
Maj. Charles Winchester : But I have. The boy's a graduate of Juilliard. He just embarked on a promising career. I reach out to him, but no matter what I do, I cannot get through.
Father Francis Mulcahy : That's not your fault.
Maj. Charles Winchester : Oh, isn't it? We both know that there are other doctors here more able to show compassion, provide comfort. I have no magic words. I work my wonders on flesh and bone. I perform no miracle surgery on the soul. That's--That's your department.
Father Francis Mulcahy : Major, I know how difficult it was for you to come here. It's obvious that you care a great deal.
Maj. Charles Winchester : Of course I care.
Father Francis Mulcahy : Then you must not give up. There's no one here with a greater love or knowledge of music. And that's the key. You must show him that his musical career is not over. You can't let him waste that precious talent that God has given him.
Maj. Charles Winchester : Thank you, Father.
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Father Francis Mulcahy : [Hawkeye and B.J. go through their suggestion box] Well, any helpful suggestions?
Capt. Benjamin Franklin 'Hawkeye' Pierce : Well, this one is interesting, but I'm afraid "burning down the entire camp" would be impractical.
Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt : "First Annual Naked Day" shows promise. We're working on that.
Father Francis Mulcahy : [chuckles] I see. Oh. Uh, how did your Simon Says tournament turn out?
Capt. Benjamin Franklin 'Hawkeye' Pierce : Oh, great. B.J. won. I came in second.
Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt : Nobody else showed up.