Memorable Quotes from Ella Raines
6 quotesCivilian Importance in Wartime Perspectives
Judge Dennis
Why don't they leave you here where we need you?
Libby
That's right.
Doc Bissell
That's one of the weaknesses of the military viewpoint: doesn't always recognize the importance of civilians in wartime.
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Wealth and Expectations in Relationships
Bob Regan
When I'm worth forty million dollars, I'm going to have a secretary looks exactly like you.
Noel Faraday
Oh, my tastes are fairly simple. Twenty million would be quite enough.
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Accessing Mr. Colby: A Business Inquiry
Bob Regan
How many doors and secretaries do you have to go through to get to see this guy?
Noel Faraday
Anything I can do for you?
Bob Regan
Any number of things but unfortunately I'm here on business. I want to see Mr Colby.
Noel Faraday
What did you want to see him about?
Bob Regan
Well he's been carrying on with my grandmother, I'd like to find out what his intentions are...
Noel Faraday
If you have any business with Mr Colby...
Bob Regan
I've lots of business but it's all personal.
Noel Faraday
I'm his secretary - his personal secretary.
Bob Regan
Well it just goes to show you how far a girl can get if she keeps her stockings seams straight. Don't get up! I'll announce myself...
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Family Resemblance and Personal Identity
Libby
That ass of a father of yours! Going around talking about people he doesn't know anything about.
[mad at Mayor Noble for criticizing Woodrow]
Forrest Noble
You're still talking about your children's grandfather.
Libby
What are you trying to do? Depress me? If I thought they'd look anything like him...
Forrest Noble
Well, I don't look anything like him.
Libby
I've noticed that. I've pinned my hopes on it.
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Marriage: A Practical Perspective on Relationships
Forrest Noble
If he waited a year longer, there might have been three of us to welcome him. If he waited two years, there might have been...
Libby
Oh, shut up.
Forrest Noble
Well, that's what marriage is for isn't it?
Libby
Oh, I suppose so, if you look at it from a purely unromantic standpoint - like a breeding farm.
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The Nature of Desire in Politics
Doc Bissell
Politics is a very peculiar thing, Woodrow. If they want you, they want you. They don't need reasons anymore... they find their own reasons. It's just like when a girl wants a man.
[explaining to Woodrow that the town still wants him to run for mayor]
Libby
That's right. You don't need reasons. Although they're probably there.
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