Strive for

Elsa 2022-11-21 01:18:14

Prof. Kingsfield's teaching style is high-pitched, and the Socratic questioning is inspiring. Difficulties force promotion and see growth amidst difficulties are the eternal truth.

"Learning the law is your own business, and I am responsible for teaching you legal thinking."

"When you enrolled, your heads were slurried, and when you leave, you will think like lawyers."

Although I may not get the opportunity to enter the HLS in my life, this movie has brought me a lot of realistic encouragement and spurs, and it is a big motivation for me to strive to become a good lawyer. I will always remember and review it often.

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The Paper Chase quotes

  • William Moss, Tutor: So you flunked all your practice exams, huh? Every one?

    Kevin Brooks: Yeah, every one.

    William Moss, Tutor: Aww man, don't look like that, you'll be saved. Every person in this house almost flunked out of law school in their first year. It's not hard to see why; they had broads on the brain. It's the worst thing that can happen to a first-year law student. I don't suppose that's your problem?

    Kevin Brooks: No, no. I'm married.

    William Moss, Tutor: Well, the vote's split on that, but I've saved all kinds. I moved in here and saved all these dum-dums. They'll all graduate, all from Harvard. Did you bring any samples of your work?

    Kevin Brooks: Yeah, I brought some notes...

    William Moss, Tutor: Notes don't mean a thing.

  • [first lines]

    Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.: Mr. Hart, would you recite for us the facts of Hawkins versus McGee?

    [looks up]

    Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.: I do have you name right? You are "Mr. Hart"?

    James T. Hart: [mumbles] Yes, my name's Hart.

    Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.: You're not speaking loud enough, Mr. Hart. Will you speak up?

    James T. Hart: Yes, my name's Hart.

    Charles W. Kingsfield Jr.: Mr. Hart, you're still not speaking loud enough. Will you stand? Speak louder, Mr. Hart! Fill the room with your intelligence!