Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney If I had only known then who I was now.
Most-quoted character in The Ruling Class (1972): in 13 of its 23 quotes
Most scenes with: Lady Claire (3)
For what I am about to receive, may I make myself truly thankful.
More lines from Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney
7 quotes Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney I was only trying to do what's expected me. I recall as a sign of normalcy in our circle to slaughter anything that moves.
Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney Behaviour which would be considered insanity in a tradesman is looked upon as mild eccentricity in a lord.
Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney Sometimes God turns His back on His people and breaks wind. And the stench clouds the globe!
Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney [as Grace is about to kiss him]
Not here in the garden. Last time I was kissed in a garden it turned out rather awful.
Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney [after electro-shock therapy]
Deformed, unfinished, sent before my time into this breeding world. I'm cured of fantasy obsessions, paranoid delusions. I master words. 'I' - straighten up there. 'AM' - close up with 'I' - you horrible little word. 'GOD.' I AM GOD. Not the god of love, but God Almighty. I massacred the Amalekites and the Seven Nations of Canaan. I hacked Agag to pieces and blasted the barren fig tree, for the day of vengeance is in my heart! You lunar jackass, she betrayed you. Guilty, guilty, guilty. The punishment is death. I've finally been processed. They made me adjust to modern times. This is 1888, isn't it? I'm Jack, Cunning Jack, Quiet Jack. Jack whose sword never sleeps. Hats off, I'm Jack. Not the good shepherd, not the prince of peace. I'm red Jack, spring-heeled Jack, Jack from Hell. Trade name: Jack the Ripper! [He produces a knife, flicks it open, and slashes at a bag of flour] Mary, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine, Alice, Mary Kelly. [singing] 'Six little whores, glad to be alive. One sidles up to Jack, and then there are five.'
Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney My noble lords, the strong must manipulate the weak! That's the first law of the universe. The hard survive, the soft quickly turn to corruption. This is a call to greatness! Approach this day out to battle against your enemies. Let not your hearts faint, fear not and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them. For the Lord your God is He that goeth with you - to fight for you against your enemies to save you. And mine eyes shall not spare, neither will I have pity. I will recompense them according to their ways and their abominations that are in the midst of them. And they shall know that I am the lord that smiteth!
Scenes with Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney
5 scenes
How do you know you're God?
Jack Gurney Simple. When I pray to Him, I find I am talking to myself.
It's out of the question!
Jack Gurney Who asked you a question? Did you ask him a question? Nobody asked a question, so I'll ask a question: Who's the head of the Gurney household?
You are, Jack.
Jack Gurney Then don't let me hear you answering unasked questions again!
Jack Gurney I can't marry a second time.
You're already married?
Jack Gurney August 28, in the year of me, 1964.
How did it happen? How did you come to be in this state?
Jack Gurney Like every prophet I saw visions, I heard voices, I ran. The voices of Saint Frances, Socrates, General Gordon, and Timothy Leary, they all told me I was God. It was Sunday, August the 5th, at 3:32.
Jack Gurney Anything you care for? The Grand Canyon? A disused banana factory? Absolution?
Grace Shelley A white wedding.
Jack Gurney Will Tuesday suit you?
Grace Shelley You deserve a big kiss.
Jack Gurney Not here in the garden. Last time I was kissed in a garden, it turned out rather awkward.
Grace Shelley Oh, but Judas was a man.
Jack Gurney Yes. Strange business.
