“It's my mother, Tom. She's alone. I never should have left her. At...” – Karras, The Exorcist ... Movie Quotes Database

Karras

It's my mother, Tom. She's alone. I never should have left her. At least in New York, I'd be near, I'd be closer.

Tom

Could see about a transfer, Damien.

Karras

I need re-assignment, Tom. I want out of this job. It's wrong. It's no good.

Tom

You're the best we've got.

Karras

Yeah, not really. It's more than psychiatry, and you know that Tom. Some of their problems come down to faith, their vocation and meaning of their lives, and I can't cut it anymore. I need out. I'm unfit. I think I've lost my faith, Tom.

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Father Damien Karras Jason Miller More Karras quotes →

T Tom Thomas Bermingham

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