Who said "Nobody is ever going to believe a word this child says."?

This quote is attributed to Harry Wormwood.

Nobody is ever going to believe a word this child says. - Harry Wormwood

"Nobody is ever going to believe a word this child says."

Harry Wormwood Truth

Character in Matilda

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"Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it. Be bold. Be fierce. Be absolutely ruthless"

"Pigs are important and need to be taken seriously"

"Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it"

"Terrible things happen to children when they tell lies"

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."