How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
'I flew in the face of the Church's teaching […] Women are so strange in their influence, that they tempt you to misplaced kindness.' (6.5.47)
Even for poor Phillotson, the battle between the church and women rages inside him. Now, it could be argued that while Phillotson might not see it this way, Hardy is much more in favor of women than he is of religion.