“It'll have to come before the County Court. Of course, it's a...” – Atticus, To Kill a Mockingbird ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from To Kill a Mockingbird 1962

Atticus

It'll have to come before the County Court. Of course, it's a clear-cut case of self-defense.

Sheriff Tate

Mr. Finch, do you think Jem killed Bob Ewell? Is that what you think? Your boy never stabbed him.

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Atticus Finch Gregory Peck More Atticus quotes →

Sheriff Tate Frank Overton More Sheriff Tate quotes →

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Scout Mr. Tate was right. Atticus What do you mean? Scout Well, it would be sort of like shooting a mockingbird, wouldn't it? Atticus Finch If you just learn a single trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view. Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it. Atticus Finch No need to be afraid of him, son. He's all bluff. There's a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep 'em all away from you. That's never possible.