Memorable Quotes from Olivia Williams
14 quotesA Cautious Approach to Unexpected Encounters
Ruth Lang
If we meet any terrorists, I'll text you.
[''To bodyguard'']
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Confronting Unfamiliar Fear
Ruth Lang
I'm scared. I've never been scared in my life before, but I am now.
[''Burying face in between The Ghost's face and shoulder'']
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Perceptions of Age and Wisdom
Miss Stubbs
You seem to be old and wise.
Jenny
I feel old. But not very wise.
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Discussion on Education and Economic Policy
Max Fischer
What was your major?
Rosemary Cross
I didn't have a major, but my thesis was on Latin American economic policy.
Max Fischer
Oh, that's interesting. Did you hear that they're not going to teach Latin anymore?
Rosemary Cross
This was more like Central America.
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Memoirs of an Ex-Prime Minister's Wife
Ruth Lang
Perhaps I'll write my own memoirs. Ex-Prime Minister's Wife Tells All.
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Planning a Day Out Together
The Woman
First... we'll get dressed, shall we?
Anthony
Yes.
The Woman
We'll get dressed, and then we'll go for a walk in the park, shall we?
Anthony
Yes.
The Woman
Good. The trees and all the leaves. Then we'll come back here, and we'll have something to eat.
Anthony
Yes.
The Woman
And then you can have your siesta, alright?
Anthony
Yes.
The Woman
And then if you're feeling on good form, we can go for another little walk in the park. Just the two of us.
Anthony
Yeah.
The Woman
Because it's such a lovely day.
Anthony
Yeah.
The Woman
It's sunny outside. And we have to go while it's sunny. We have to take that chance.
Anthony
Yeah.
The Woman
Cause it never lasts long when the weather's this good, does it?
Anthony
No.
The Woman
So... let's get dressed. Is that alright?
Anthony
No.
The Woman
Come on now.
Anthony
No.
The Woman
Come on, baby. It's all right. Come on... Shh. Easy now. Easy. You're going to feel all right in a minute, I promise you. Everything will be alright.
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A Chance Encounter in Society
Anna
It's the first time I've left my little boy.
Countess Vronsky
So you are leaving your son and I am returning to mine. I am Countess Vronsky. I've been in St. Petersburg for the christening of a granddaughter — my elder son married Princess Chirkov. You're a charming creature. Why don't I know you?
Anna
I've never been in Moscow society, really.
Countess Vronsky
But you know my name?
Anna
I've heard you mentioned.
Countess Vronsky
Talked about, you mean. Ah, love!
Anna
Was it love?
Countess Vronsky
Always. My sons are ashamed of me. But I'd rather end up wishing I hadn't than end up wishing I had — wouldn't you?
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Concerns Over Political Entanglements and Communication
Ruth Lang
He was having dinner with the Vice President. That bloody Bly woman wouldn't even give him the phone. Oh, God. Oh, dear God. What's he got himself mixed up in?
[''Starts to sob'']
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A Farewell Between Loved Ones
Malcolm Crowe
I think I can go now. Just needed to do a couple of things. I needed to help someone; I think I did. And I needed to tell you something: You were never second. Ever. I love you. You sleep now. Everything will be different in the morning.
[after realizing the time has come for him to move on]
Anna Crowe
Good night, Malcolm...
[in her sleep]
Malcolm Crowe
Good night, sweetheart.
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Conflict Over Medication in The Father
The Woman
I've brought you your medication.
Anthony
Why don't you just fuck off with your medication?
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Feeling of Uncertainty and Displacement
Ruth Lang
I feel like ] ].
[[w:Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma|the wife of Napoleon; [w:Saint Helena|on St. Helena]
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Understanding Loss and Vulnerability
Anthony
I feel as if I'm losing all my leaves.
The Woman
Your leaves?
Anthony
Yeah.
The Woman
What do you mean?
Anthony
The branches and the wind and the rain. I don't know what's happening anymore. Do you know what's happening? All this business about the flat. I... I have nowhere to put my head down anymore. But I know my watch is on my wrist, that I do know. For the journey. If not, I... Don't know if I'll... be ready to, uh... To... To...
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A Conversation About Longing and Connection
Malcolm Crowe
Anna?
[to Anna sleeping in a chair]
Anna Crowe
I miss you.
[in her sleep]
Malcolm Crowe
I miss you too.
Anna Crowe
Why, Malcolm?
Malcolm Crowe
What, what is it?
Anna Crowe
Why did you leave me?
Malcolm Crowe
I didn't leave you.
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Reflections on Morning After Modesty
Ruth Lang
The modesty of the morning after?
[''To The Ghost getting out of bed'']
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