Little Man Tate (1991)

Dianne Wiest: Jane Grierson

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Quotes 

• Jane : [speaking to group]  It's said that a genius learns without studying, and knows without learning. That he is eloquent without preparation, exact without calculation, and profound without reflection.

• Jane : I know that to deny a child's potential is to smother his true self.

• Jane : Damon? How many fingers?

  Damon : Orange.

• Jane : Now Fred, these chores are your responsibilities. And for every week that you do them correctly, we'll do something fun like go to the symphony or rent a nice documentary.

• Jane : [after he recovers consciousness]  Damon, how many fingers?

  [She holds up three] 

  Damon : Orange.

  Jane : You'll be fine.

• Jane : Now Fred, these chores are your responsibilities and for every week that you do them correctly we'll do something fun like go to the symphony or rent a nice documentary.