27 quotes
Critique of Men as a Group
Winifred Banks
Though we adore men individually, we agree that as a group they're rather stupid.
[sings]
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A Quirky Gathering of Unlikely Characters
Admiral Boom
Ghastly looking crew, I must say!
[observes the long queue of want-to-be nannies]
Mr. Dawes, Sr.
While stand the banks of ], England stands — whoa, whoa...! When fall the banks of England... ENGLAND FALLS!
[[England; Mr. Dawes stumbles over his own cane; Mr. Dawes falls backward and the rest of the Board of Directors have to catch him]
Uncle Albert
The other day, when it was so cold, a friend of mine went to buy some long underwear. The shopkeeper said to him, "How long you want it?" And my friend said, "Well, from about September to March.
Old Crone
Come with me, my dears. Granny'll hide you!
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Reflections on a Carefree Life
George Banks
It's 6:03 and the heirs to my dominion are scrubbed and tubbed, and adequately fed. And so I'll pat them on the head, and send them off to bed. Ah, lordly is the life I lead.
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Pride in English Identity in 1910
George Banks
It's grand to be an Englishman in 1910 {{w|King Edward}}'s on the throne; it's the age of men.
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Perspective on Life's Wonders and Opportunities
Bert
What did I tell ya? There's the whole world at your feet. And who gets to see it? But the birds, the stars, and the chimney sweeps.
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George Banks expresses optimism about Mary Poppins.
George Banks
You know, Winifred, I think she will. I think she will!
[shakes Winifred's hands; Laughs]
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Ominous Signs of Change and Anticipation
Bert
Winds from the east... Mist comin in... Like something's a brewin', about to begin... Can't put me finger on what lies in store... But I feel what's to appen, all appened before...!
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Finding Fun in Every Task
Mary Poppins
In every ] that ] be done, there is an element of ]. You find the fun and snap! The job's a ].
[[job; [must; [fun; snaps her fingers; [game]
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Arrival at 17 Cherry Tree Lane
Bert
Here we are, 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Home of George Banks, Esq. Hello, hello, hello. Admiral's right, heavy weather brewing at {{w|number 17}} and no mistake.
[hears yelling inside]
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Meeting at Cherry Tree Lane
Bert
Oh, it's you! Hello! … Number 17 Cherry Tree Lane, you say? Alright. … Come on with me.…
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Clarity Over Complication in Communication
George Banks
Kindly do not attempt to cloud the issue with ].
[[facts]
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A Unique Measurement Perspective from Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
* Reading her magical tape measure, after the children ask her to measure herself.
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Surprise at the Absence of a Road
Bert
What? No road?!
[Surprised]
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Legacy of the Suffragettes Celebrated
Winifred Banks
Our daughters daughters will adore us and they'll sing in grateful chorus, "Well done, sister {{w|suffragettes}}.
[sings]
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A Bit of Defiance in Commentary
Bert
Not {{w|Royal Academy}}, I suppose. Still, a bit of a finger in the eye, ain't they?
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The Magic of Chalk Drawings
Bert
* Comment about his chalk drawings
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A Lasting Message of Optimism
Bert
* Closing line of film
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A Man's Aspirations and Their Consequences
George Banks
A man has dreams of walking with giants To carve his niche in the edifice of time Before the mortar of his zeal Has a chance to congeal The cup is dashed from his lips The flame is snuffed a-borning He's brought to wrack and ruin in his prime.
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A Farewell to Mary Poppins
Bert
Goodbye, Mary Poppins, don't stay away too long.
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Mary Poppins Defines Practicality in Every Way
Mary Poppins
As I expected. "Mary Poppins, practically ] in every way.
[[perfect]
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The Joy of Flying a Kite
Dialogo
Oh, oh, oh! Andiamo a far volare un aquilonefino all'altezza più alta! andiamo a far volare un aquilone e facciamolo volareattraverso l'atmosferasu dove l'aria è limpidaoh, andiamo a far volare un aquilone!
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Bert's Perspective on Soot Cleanliness
Bert
It's just good clean soot, Michael.
[Laughs while taking a tissue from his pocket]
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Importance of Tradition and Discipline
George Banks
A British bank is run with precision A British home requires nothing less Tradition, discipline and rules Must be the tools Without them: disorder, catastrophe, anarchy In short, you have a {{w|ghastly}} mess!
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A Friendly Introduction to Mary Poppins
Bert
* Opening comments to viewers of the film, breaking the {{w|fourth wall}}.
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Mary Poppins' Stance on Being Sacked
Mary Poppins
Sacked?! Certainly not, I am never sacked.
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A Remark on Sensible Choices
Winifred Banks
Oh, George, you didn't jump into the river. How sensible of you!
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Mary Poppins' Advice on Etiquette
Mary Poppins
Close your mouth please, Michael, we are not a codfish.
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