# Quote — J.B. Priestley, The Good Companions

> Mrs Bevison-Burr, the commanding woman, came next. Her subject was Unbelief. She referred to Unbelief as if it were a very obnoxious person who was in the habit of insulting her every morning and evening. Mrs Bevison-Burr commanded them to do all manner of things to Unbelief.

- Author: [J.B. Priestley](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jb-priestley.md)
- Book: [The Good Companions](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jb-priestley/the-good-companions.md)
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