Memorable Quotes from Martine Beswick
11 quotesExploring Gender Equality in Relationships
Kari
Has the woman always been subservient to a man to be wanted?
David
No.
Kari
Do you suggest we should be equal?
David
Yes.
Kari
Then I will be your equality. Share my throne and my kingdom with you.
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A Moment of Invitation and Excitement
Xaviera Hollander
Let's dance.
[''Gets up, taking Lionel's hand'']
Lionel Lamely
Yowza!
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Misunderstanding a Name in Conversation
Rita Beater
So, eh, tell me, Cinderella...
Xaviera Hollander
It's not Cinderella, it's Xaviera.
Rita Beater
If you prefer, I wasn't aware that you could pronounce it both ways.
Xaviera Hollander
You can't.
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Struggle for Power and Control
David
You will never rule me.
Kari
Then like the others, you will become my slave.
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Confrontation of Past and Present Desires
Kari
I was once their slave. Before the devils came, we dark ones were in bondage to the fair ones. You would have pitied me then. A meek, cringing creature. You would have pitied me; but, you would not have wanted me.
David
I don't want you now!
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Unraveling Promises Among Friends
Saria
No! I release you from your promise.
Kari
What promise?
David
There is no promise.
Kari
He has fulfilled your desires only because I made him promise that he would.
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The Cycle of Cruelty
David
What makes you so cruel?
Kari
Cruelty has made me cruel.
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A Heartless Refusal of Affection
Kari
You refuse me?
David
What else can you expect? Your heartless cruelty is sickening!
Kari
You'd have me otherwise?
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Power Struggle Between Kari and David
Kari
You will want me - and on my terms!
David
Never!
Kari
I am Queen here - I will not be denied!
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The Importance of Immediate Obedience
Kari
Why do you hesitate?
David
It will take me a little time to...
Kari
You must learn that each command must be obeyed at once. - - Come.
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A Request to End the Dancing
Kari
Let the dancing continue.
Amyak
Permit me, my Queen, to speak.
Kari
Speak, slave.
Amyak
The women are tired. And when the heart is heavy the feet are not light. Let there be no more dancing.
Kari
You heard my command. Dance!
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