Memorable Quotes from Maribel Verdú
6 quotesConflict of Loyalties and Protectiveness
Carmen
The captain has been so good to us... Please, Ofelia, call him father. It's just a word, Ofelia, just a word.
Garcés
If anyone is going to kill you, I'd rather it be me.
[surrounded by men, Mercedes holds the paring knife against her throat]
Mercedes
I'm not some old man! Or a wounded prisoner! Motherfucker... Don't you dare touch the girl. You won't be the first pig I've gutted!
[to Vidal]
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Courage in the Face of Oppression
Mercedes
I'm a coward.
Pedro
You're not a coward.
Mercedes
Yes, I am. A coward - for living next to that son of a bitch, doing his laundry, making his bed, feeding him... What if the doctor's right and we can't win?
Pedro
At least we'll make things harder for that bastard.
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Indifference to Past Relationships and Quick Satisfaction
Luisa Cortés
Who cares who you two fucked when you come that fast!
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Fatherhood and Legacy in Pan's Labyrinth
Capitán Vidal
Tell my son what time his father died. Tell him that I-
Mercedes
No. He won't even know your name.
[interrupting]
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The Consequences of Playing with Babies
Luisa Cortés
Play with babies and you'll end up washing diapers!
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Embracing Life's Fluidity and Generosity
Luisa Cortés
Life is like the surf, so give yourself away like the sea.
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