Memorable Quotes from Lauren Bacall
16 quotesCultural Differences in Independence and Perception
Captain Scott
You're the first American woman I've met. Are they all like you?
Catherine Wyatt
Why? How do I seem?
Captain Scott
Well, shall we say a little bit more independent than most?
Catherine Wyatt
Is that the tactful English way of saying you think I'm pig-headed?
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The Importance of Speaking One's Mind
Catherine Wyatt
You'll have to forgive me for speaking my mind. I happen to believe that's what it's for.
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Struggles of Connection and Departure
Irene Jansen
I thought I had a good life here... but your going away doesn't make it seem good anymore. I've sort of joined your team and... and I don't look forward to being without you.
Vincent Parry
When I leave here, you're off my team, and lucky to be. Nah, I've got the Indian sign on me. It seems I can't win.
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Consequences of Misjudgment and Honor
Catherine Wyatt
Are you sure about Mr. Van Layden? I mean, won't you get into a lot of trouble if you're wrong?
Captain Scott
Wouldn't you like to see me drummed out of my regiment? Paraded before the troops? Medals torn off my manly bosom? I used to think that would be just your cup of tea.
Catherine Wyatt
They don't really do all that, do they?
Captain Scott
Well, of course they do! And my best friend calls on me in my quarters, hands me a loaded revolver and says, "Carruthers, its the only way out for a gentleman.
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The Delays of British Tea Culture
Catherine Wyatt
The British never seem to do anything until they've had a cup of tea, by which time it's too late.
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Importance of Ties for Gentlemen Callers
Schatze Page
The first rule is, gentlemen callers have got to wear a necktie!
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The Nature of Loneliness
Vincent Parry
Don't you get lonely up here by yourself?
Irene Jansen
I was born lonely, I guess.
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Debate on Extreme Measures and Consequences
Bridie
It seems a bit extreme to me locking him up like that, after all what can he do?
Catherine Wyatt
The idea of locking him up is so that we don't have to find out what he can do, Mr. Bridie.
Bridie
I don't suppose he's even got anything to read.
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A Final Goodbye from Schatze Page
Schatze Page
Just as soon as I finish this, I never want to see you again.
[to Tom Brookman]
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Trust Your Luck and March Forward
Captain Scott
Be thankful you're living and trust your luck, march to your front like a soldier.
Catherine Wyatt
Who said that?
Captain Scott
Man called ]. Another tea-drinker.
[[Rudyard Kipling|Kipling]
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A New Reflection on Identity
Vincent Parry
Same eyes. Same nose. Same hair. Everything else seems to be in a different place. I sure look older. That's all right, I'm not. If it's all right with me, it ought to be all right with you.
[looking in a mirror after the bandages are taken off]
Irene Jansen
Can you shave?
Vincent Parry
The Doc said that I could.
Irene Jansen
Why don't you get dressed? I'll wait downstairs and sort of get a fresh impression.
Irene Jansen
It's unbelievable. but it's good. I think I even like you better.
[seeing Vincent after he shaves]
Vincent Parry
Well, don't let it give you any ideas.
Irene Jansen
What kind?
Vincent Parry
Don't change yours. I like it just as it is.
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Questioning Decisions in Uncertain Relationships
Irene Jansen
You won't tell me cause you think I'll come there. You think I'd follow you.
Vincent Parry
You'd be insane to follow me.
Irene Jansen
Was I insane to pick you up on the road? Was I crazy to let you stay here?
Vincent Parry
Yes.
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Nora Temple Reflects on Charlie Winook's Heritage
Nora Temple
Charlie! Charlie Winook and his family, Crawfish Island. Charlie's a prince of the Seminole Nation. His ancestors go back to the gods. He sells sea shells by the sea shore.
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Choosing a Husband vs. Horse Racing Wisdom
Schatze Page
Most women use more brains picking a horse in the third at Belmont than they do picking a husband.
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Observations on a Potential Suitor
Schatze Page
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Schatze Page on Atlantic City and Mothers
Schatze Page
We'd better put a check on that one. Nobody's mother lives in Atlantic City on Saturday.
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