Janet Suzman Quotes

Sister Superior My Lord, thou hast always moved in mysterious ways thy wonders to perform, but this latest wonder takes some beating even from you. So what we want to say is thanks a million for sending us Euphemia and Inviolata. And keep an eye on them, won't you? They need you. Amen.

Alexandra Does he have to be Alexis? Can't we call him something else?

Nicholas Alexis was a gentle czar. Perhaps the only one.

Alexandra Not counting you.

Alexandra At times, I actually like it. Mending clothes and teaching classes and quiet afternoons. I doze and daydream, and I think about my life. I don't know what I did wrong. I'd feel better if I did.

Sister Superior What happened to your arm?

Faith I'm not sure. I fell.

Sister Superior It looks like a bullet wound to me.

Faith How would you know?

Sister Superior I've seen bullet wounds. I've been a missionary.

Faith Where?

Sister Superior East L. A.

Alexandra This is the beginning of the glory of your reign. Our friend told me so. It will be the greatest page in Russian history, the story of these weeks and days. And when you go, don't worry over what you've left behind. I'm here. Lean on me, use me. I'm not wise or strong, but God will show me what to do.

Alexandra To marry Nicky, I had to change my faith. That was a great sin, don't you think? God thinks so. He won't hear me when I pray. I've sinned and He won't listen.

Alexandra I've had a son. For years, I've daydreamed how I'd feel. And all that time, I never dreamed ... I'm filled with ... I don't know. It isn't joy or anything like that. It's more. It's terribly important. And I don't know why you're smiling.

Alexandra You never see unpleasant things, you drift away. I even wonder if you hear me half the time.