Memorable Quotes from Stefania Sandrelli
8 quotesConformity and the Illusion of Safety
Giulia
What are you going to do now?
[after overthrow of Mussolini]
Marcello
The same as everyone else who thought like me. When there are so many of us, there's no risk.
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Gender Roles in Shopping Dynamics
Giulia
Shopping is only for women. Husbands pay!
[somewhat inebriated]
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Hunchbacks and Good Luck in The Conformist
Giulia
Oh, hunchbacks bring good luck.
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The Paradox of Seriousness in Students
Giulia
What was Marcello like as a student?
Professor Quadri
Serious. Too serious!
Giulia
But you can't be too serious.
Professor Quadri
Really serious people are never serious.
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Critique of Intellectualism and Its Limitations
Giulia
He'll be a typical intellectual, disagreeable and impotent.
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Mediocrity and Ambition in Relationships
Marcello
I'm going to build a life that's normal. I'm marrying a petty bourgeoise.
Confessor
Then she must be a fine girl.
Giulia
Speak out. Go ahead.
Marcello
Mediocre. A mound of petty ideas. Full of petty ambitions. She's all bed and kitchen.
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The Curious Nature of Political Duty
Giulia
Marcello, don't go out. They could hurt you.
Marcello
I won't be in danger. After all, what have I done? My duty.
Giulia
But why do you want to go?
Marcello
I want to see how a dictatorship falls.
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Moral Dilemmas and Temptations Explored
Giulia
If you want... want to...
[while kissing Marcello on a couch]
Marcello
If I want to...?
Giulia
Yes, right here... on the floor... on the carpet... Want to?
Marcello
Better think about the priest. He may not grant absolution.
Giulia
They grant everyone absolution.
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