How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Never believe me, if yonder be not our parson Adams walking along without his horse. (2.7.1)
This is totally a "Dude, Where's My Car?" moment. We mean, seriously: Adams is forgetful, sure, but it's a little much to just forget your transportation somewhere.
Quote #5
Adams's foot slipping, he instantly disappeared, which greatly frightened both Joseph and Fanny; indeed, if the light had permitted them to see it, they would scarce have refrained from laughing to see the parson rolling down the hill […]. (3.2.8)
Adams is a funny guy. He's a little pompous, so people can't help but laugh when he does something especially foolish. We're not surprised that Fielding is making fun of some stuffy eighteenth-century manners. Those guys in powdered wigs? Come on. We'd laugh till we cried if we saw one of them slip and roll down a hill.
Quote #6
If knowledge of the world must make men villains, may Juba ever live in ignorance. (3.5.3)
Okay, so this is one of Adams's favorite quotes from Cato. But we think this could also be Adams's motto: he'd rather be a fool (or play one) than dwell in evil knowledge. Well, maybe he's got a point…