Memorable Quotes from Virginia Madsen
16 quotesThe Birth of Alia and Her Powers
Princess Irulan
Following the Bene Gesserit tradition, the old Reverend Mother surrendered her life as she surrendered her knowledge. Jessica has successfully transmuted the poisonous Water of Life. The tremendous power of the Water of Life caused the premature birth of Jessica's daughter, Alia. Alia was born with all the knowledge and powers of a Reverend Mother.
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Atreides Take Control of Arrakis Amidst Threats
Princess Irulan
House Atreides took control of Arrakis 63 standard days into the year 10,191. It was known that the Harkonnens, the former rulers of Arrakis, would leave many suicide troops behind. Atreides patrols were doubled.
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Different Perspectives on Hardship
Jane
Come live with us, Nell; you have no idea how hard it is out there.
Eleanor
No, Jane. You have no idea how hard it was in here.
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The Importance of Spice in Dune
Princess Irulan
A ] is a very delicate ]. ] then that it is the year 10,191. The Known ] is ruled by the Padishah Emperor ], my father. In this time, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends ]. The spice expands ]. The spice is vital to space travel. The Spacing Guild and its navigators, who the spice has mutated over 4,000 years, use the orange spice gas, which gives them the ability to fold space. That is, travel to any part of the universe without moving. Oh, yes. I forgot to tell you — the spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe. A desolate, dry planet with vast deserts. Hidden away within the rocks of these ] are a ] known as the Fremen, who have long held a ] that a ] would come, a ] who would lead them to true ]. The planet is ], also known as Dune.
[[beginning; [time; [Know; [Universe; [w:Shaddam Corrino IV|Shaddam IV; [life; [consciousness; [deserts; [people; [prophecy; [man; [messiah; [freedom; [w:Arrakis|Arrakis]
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Limited Options in a Small Town
Dolly Harshaw
There's only two things to do in this town. You got a TV?
Harry Madox
Nope.
Dolly Harshaw
Well then, you're down to one. Lotsa luck!
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Architectural Design Acknowledgment in Conversation
Vel
So, you're an architect?
Beth Stanfield
Yes.
Vel
And you designed this house?
Beth Stanfield
I did.
Vel
It's nice.
Beth Stanfield
Thanks.
Vel
How old is it?
Beth Stanfield
Seven years.
Vel
How much does a house like this go for?
Beth Stanfield
This is about robbing the bank, isn't it? You're using Jack to help you rob the bank.
Vel
Open a few doors and press a few buttons.
Liam
Just look after the kids, Beth. And Vel, stick to your work.
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The Aftermath of Muad'Dib's Reign
Princess Irulan
In the two standard years that followed, Muad'Dib and his Fremen brought spice production to a standstill. Fearing for his life, Rabban did his best to hide this fact from his uncle, the Baron. Paul's sister, Alia, matured at a frightening rate. Her small body harbored tremendous powers. Paul and Chani's love grew.
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Comparing Fun to Eating Cotton Candy
Dolly Harshaw
That was more fun than eating cotton-candy barefoot.
[after having sex in a car lot]
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The Beginning of a New Era
Princess Irulan
* Introductory narrative
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The Bene Gesserit's Generational Manipulation of Bloodlines
Princess Irulan
The powerful Bene Gesserit sisterhood for 90 generations has been manipulating bloodlines to produce the Kwisatz Haderach, a super being. On Caladan, Jessica, a member of the sisterhood and the bound concubine of Duke Leto Atreides, had been ordered to bear only daughters. Because of her love for the Duke, she disobeyed, and gave birth to a son. Paul... Paul Atreides.
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The Rise of Muad'dib on Arrakis
Princess Irulan
Muad'dib had become the ] of ], fulfilling the Fremen ]. Where there was ], Muad'dib would now bring ]. Where there was ], Muad'dib would bring ]. To lead the people to true ], and to ] the ] of Arrakis.
[[hand; [God; [prophecy; [war; [peace; [hatred; [love; [freedom; [change; [face]
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The Evolution and Complexity of Wine
Maya
I like to think about what was going on the year the grapes were growing; how the sun was shining; if it rained. I like to think about all the people who tended and picked the grapes. And if it's an old wine, how many of them must be dead by now. I like how wine continues to evolve, like if I opened a bottle of wine today it would taste different than if I'd opened it on any other day, because a bottle of wine is actually alive. And it's constantly evolving and gaining complexity. That is, until it peaks, like your 61. And then it begins its steady, inevitable decline.
[Describing her passion for wine]
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The Rise of House Atreides
Princess Irulan
* Introducing House Atreides
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Celebrating the Joy of Fine Wine
Maya
To open a bottle of 61 cheval blanc is enough reason to open a bottle of 61 cheval blanc.
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Unexpected Discovery in a Tense Moment
Jack Stanfield
Where are they?
[Jack arrives home]
Bill Cox
Through here.
Jack Stanfield
Jesus. What is this?
[Jack sees family tied up]
Andy Stanfield
Daddy!
Jack Stanfield
Why have you done this for god's sake? They're children.
[removes tape from their mouths]
Bill Cox
I said if they were trouble. Were they trouble?
[Referring to why the family has tape over their mouths]
Vel
They were noisy.
Willy
Yes. We made an executive decision.
Bill Cox
You are a criminal, Willy, not an executive.
Willy
Yeah, but I thought you said if...
Bill Cox
Shut up, Willy.
Andy Stanfield
Daddy.
Jack Stanfield
I wanna know what you want. And I wanna know now.
Bill Cox
Beth, I am sorry about all of this. I... I am, but well, there we are. Uh. I need you to talk to your husband. He listens to you. I need you to make him understand that if he doesn't do exactly as I ask, I will kill you and your two children. But if you can make him listen Beth, if you can make him do what I want, you'll all walk away from this unpleasantness, unscathed. Not because I'm a nice man, simply because there'll be no reason for me to hurt you. Make sense? Can I rely on your cooperation?
Jack Stanfield
Just tell him yes.
Beth Stanfield
Yes.
Bill Cox
Sarah?
Sarah Stanfield
Fine.
Bill Cox
And you big fella?
Andy Stanfield
Maybe.
Beth Stanfield
Andy.
[warningly]
Bill Cox
No, it's all right. It's honest.
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The Dawn of a New Era
Princess Irulan
* Final line spoken by Irulan, when Paul becomes Emperor, just before Arrakis has its first rainfall
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