Who said "Do you know what the word 'licentious' means?"?

This quote is attributed to Matilda Wormwood.

Do you know what the word 'licentious' means? - Matilda Wormwood

"Do you know what the word 'licentious' means?"

Matilda Wormwood Education

Character in Matilda

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"A young girl with a love of books can change her own destiny"

"Intelligence combined with kindness is a powerful force"

"I'm made of sterner stuff than that"

"Books are a plane, and a train, and a road. They are a destination, and a journey"

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

"You can't put a price on history."