Memorable Quotes from Marilyn Nash
7 quotesThe Fear of Life and Death
Henri Verdoux
It's the approach of death that terrifies.
The Girl
I suppose, if the unborn knew of the approach of life, they'd be just as terrified.
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Love and Admiration in Human Relationships
The Girl
You don't like women, do you?
Henri Verdoux
On the contrary, I love women. But I don't admire them.
The Girl
Why?
Henri Verdoux
Women are of the earth. Realistic. Dominated by physical facts.
The Girl
What nonsense!
Henri Verdoux
Once a woman betrays a man, she despises him. In spite of his goodness and position, she will give him up for someone inferior. That someone is more, shall we say, "attractive.
The Girl
How little you know about women!
Henri Verdoux
You'd be surprised.
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Kindness Amidst a Blundering and Sad World
The Girl
It's a blundering world and a very sad one, yet kindness can make it beautiful.
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Complicated Feelings Between Two Characters
Wright Thompson
You don't like my kind of guy, do you?
Dr. Joan Lindsey
Not very much, but I'll make an exception in your case-you, I don't like a lot.
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Idealism in Challenging Situations
Andy Ostergaard
You know once when I was working on the Holland Tunnel, I got cut off from my crew for ten hours. I felt this way then.
Dr. Joan Lindsey
Mean well? Next you'll be calling us starry-eyed idealists!
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The Nature of Kindness in Relationships
The Girl
It's nice seeing you again, You'll never realise what your kindness meant to me.
Henri Verdoux
Kindness is a convenient thing at times, my dear.
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Debate on Hope and Despair in Isolation
Dr. Jeremiah Morley
Go back to what? To a world bent on self destruction? We can live the rest of our lives here in peace.
Dr. Joan Lindsey
Morley, you're wrong! This isn't peace! This is a resting place for the living dead! I don't believe it's the end of the world! I don't believe it's the end of mankind!
Dr. Jeremiah Morley
You're young! You don't know! I've lived through the terrors of two great wars! I've had enough!
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