Quotes from the Movie The History Boys

It'll always be something of a lottery.

Irwin

But to put something in context is a step towards saying it can be understood and that it can be explained. And if it can be explained then it can be explained away.

Posner

I'm a Jew, I'm small; I'm homosexual, and I live in Sheffield. [pause] I'm f***ed.

Posner

He thinks he is in love with Dakin, however, no-one believes this and thinks it is just a phase

Posner

I'm not happy but I'm not unhappy about it.

Posner

Nothing saves anyone's life, sir. It just postpones their death.

Posner

Yes, only you don't catch God poncing around in his underpants.

Posner

No, I'm not. Dakin writes like him. I write like Dakin.

Posner

Yes, it's a phase. Who says I want it to pass? But the pain, the pain.

Posner

Yes. I just wish there were marks for it!

Posner

No more genital massage as one speed along leafy suburban roads. No more the bike's melancholy long withdrawing roar as he dropped you at the corner, you honor still intact.

Scripps

It's what I always think about God. He must get so pissed off, everyone adoring him all the time.

Scripps

Have you looked at your handwriting recently?

Scripps

Oh, Pos, with your spaniel heart. It will pass.

Scripps

Hector would say it's the only education worth having.

Scripps