Memorable Quotes from Holland Taylor
6 quotesBelonging: A Discussion on Choices and Identity
Beatrice Stanhope
Well, of course he went back to the jungle. Where else would he go? The Hague?
Ursula
But why would he leave without saying goodbye?
Beatrice Stanhope
Well, personally, I think he acted rather sensibly. Showed good character. He understands that he belongs there, you belong here. It's really all a question of stripes and spots.
Ursula
What? Oh, no. You got to him. Mother, what did you say?
[realizes]
Beatrice Stanhope
I simply said that if he really cared for you, he'd leave you alone, let you get on with your life and marry Lyle.
Ursula
I am not marrying Lyle, Mother!
Arthur Stanhope
Beatrice, perhaps we should just--
Beatrice Stanhope
Arthur! Now, Ursula, darling, don't be ridiculous. There's a big difference between marriageable material and a fling in the jungle.
Ursula
A fling in the jungle"? A fling in the jungle? Who says I had a fling in the jungle?
Beatrice Stanhope
You don't think you can fool your mother, do you? You've been head over heels for that ape ever since you brought him here. Now, Ursula, that kind of love is fleeting. You'll get over it.
[Ursula realizes something]
Ursula
Did you just say love?
[suspiciously]
Beatrice Stanhope
No.
[smile drops; tries to lie]
Ursula
You did.
Beatrice Stanhope
Ursula!
Ursula
You're right.
Beatrice Stanhope
Don't say it!
Ursula
I love him. I'm outta here.
Beatrice Stanhope
Ursula, you can't love him! Arthur, say something!
Arthur Stanhope
Be careful out there, honey.
Beatrice Stanhope
What?!
Ursula
Goodbye, Daddy.
[hugs Arthur Stanhope]
Arthur Stanhope
I love you.
Beatrice Stanhope
What?!
Ursula
I love you, Mom. Thank you.
[leaves]
Beatrice Stanhope
Ursula! Arthur, do something!
Arthur Stanhope
What would you have me do? There's obviously no stopping her.
Beatrice Stanhope
Oh, God! Ursula!
[drinks a sip of her drink and leaves]
Arthur Stanhope
God, that woman's a pain in the ass.
[under his breath]
Narrator
Meanwhile, halfway across the world, another ass was feeling pain, as an ape named Ape was caged in a cage, hoping to hear the jungle king's awesome( jungle call)... Hey, I'm pretty good at that. ...and wondering if he would ever come. But the motion-sick mammal needn't have moaned, for that defender of the innocent, protector of the weak, and all-around good guy, George of the Jungle, was closer than he knew.
[the sound of George yelling is heard; intrigued; continuing his previous narration]
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Espionage vs. Expectations in D.E.B.S.
Dominique
You're not as boring as I thought. But you're not as bright, either.
Scud
Knock em dead... but not really.
Ms. Petrie
This is not the Girl Scouts, this is espionage!
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The Importance of Confidence in Law
David
Yes.
Professor Stromwell
Would you be willing to stake your life on that?
Professor Stromwell
And what about... his life?
[pokes random student with her pointer]
Professor Stromwell
I recommend knowing before speaking. The law leaves much room for interpretation, but very little room for self-doubt. And you were right. It was Aristotle.
[faint smile]
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A New Perspective on Legal Education
Elle's father
Law school is for people who are boring, and ugly, and…serious. And you, Button, are none of those things.
Aaron Mitchell
I was first in my class at Princeton, I have an I.Q. of a hundred and eighty-seven, and it's been suggested that Stephen Hawking stole his Brief History of Time…from my fourth grade paper.
Professor Stromwell
If you're going to let one stupid prick ruin your life, you're not the girl I thought you were.
Professor Stromwell
A legal education means you will learn to speak in a new language. You will be taught to achieve insight into the world around you. And to sharply question what you know.
Maurice
Oh, my God, the bend and snap! Works every time.
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A Moment of Tension Among Family
Jeffrey
Kat, could I have a word? It'll only take a moment.
Bunny
Well, let me think. You stole seven years of her life with your bullshit and your charm and now you'd like just a moment? Sure, go right ahead.
Kat
Thanks for the solidarity, Mom, but next time a little less information.
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A Family's Response to a Dire Situation
Donnagon Giggles
Well, Cortezes, any last words?
Ingrid
None that I can say in front of my children.
Grandmother
Not to mention your mother.
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