Headmaster Dean Nolan quotes from Dead Poets Society (1989) ... Movie Quotes Database

Played by Norman Lloyd

Dead Poets Society (1989) · 62 quotes

Tied for 5th most-quoted character in Dead Poets Society (1989): in 4 of its 62 quotes
Most scenes with: John Keating (2)

A line from Headmaster Dean Nolan [at Neil's ceremony]

The death of Neil Perry is a tragedy. He was a fine student. One of Welton's best. And he will be missed. We've contacted each of your parents to explain the situation. Naturally, they're all quite concerned. At the request of Neil's family, I intend to conduct a thorough inquiry into this matter. Your complete cooperation is expected.

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Scenes with Headmaster Dean Nolan

3 scenes

Todd

Mr. Keating! They made everybody sign it.

Mr. Nolan

Quiet, Mr. Anderson.

Todd

You gotta believe me. It's true.

Keating

I do believe you, Todd.

Mr. Nolan

Leave, Mr. Keating.

Todd

But it wasn't his fault!

Mr. Nolan

Sit down, Mr. Anderson! One more outburst from you or anyone else, and you're out of this school! Leave, Mr. Keating.

Mr. Nolan

I said leave, Mr. Keating.

Todd

[Todd stands on his desk]

O Captain! My Captain!

Mr. Nolan

Sit down, Mr. Anderson! Do you hear me? Sit down! Sit down! This is your final warning, Anderson. How dare you! Do you hear me?

Knox

[Knox stands on his desk and other students slowly start to follow]

O Captain! My Captain!

Mr. Nolan

Mr. Overstreet, I warn you! Sit down! Sit down! Sit down. All of you. I want you seated. Sit down. Leave, Mr. Keating. All of you, down. I want you seated. Do you hear me? Sit down!

Keating

Thank you, boys. Thank you.

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Mr. Nolan

Gentlemen, turn to page 21 of the introduction. Mr. Cameron, read aloud the excellent essay by Dr. Pritchard on "Understanding Poetry."

Cameron

That page has been ripped out, sir.

Mr. Nolan

Well, borrow somebody else's book.

Cameron

They're all ripped out, sir.

Mr. Nolan