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The Rules of the Game Quotes

NR 1939 · 1h 50m
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14 quotes
The Rules of the Game
Ending the Farce
Robert de la Cheyniest Corneille! Put an end to this farce!
Corneille Which one, your lordship?
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The Rules of the Game
The Nature of Love in Society
Geneviève de Marras Love, as it exists in society, is merely the mingling of two whims and the contact of two skins.
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The Rules of the Game
The Struggles of Modern Heroes
Octave You have to understand, it's the plight of all heroes today. In the air, they're terrific. But when they come back to earth, they're weak, poor, and helpless.
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The Rules of the Game
The Burden of Moral Dilemma
Octave I want to disappear down a hole.
Robert de la Cheyniest Why's that?
Octave So I no longer have to figure out what's right and what's wrong.
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The Rules of the Game
Friendship's Impossibility in Daylight
Lisette Friendship with a man? That's asking for moonlight at midday.
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The Rules of the Game
Reflection on Servitude and Personal Integrity
Marceau You tried to better me by making me a servant. I'll never forget it.
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The Rules of the Game
A Dangerous Poet's Identity
Robert de la Cheyniest Excuse me. You know you're no fool; you're a poet, a dangerous poet.
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The Rules of the Game
A Difficult Decision for Guest Safety
Robert de la Cheyniest I have no choice but to dismiss you. It breaks my heart, but I can't expose my guests to your firearms. It may be wrong of them, but they value their lives.
[to Schumacher]
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The Rules of the Game
Reflections on Truth and Deception in Society
André Jurieux That's also part of the times, today everyone lies.
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The Rules of the Game
Unrequited feelings and evolving relationships
Geneviève de Marras Please give me an answer.
Robert de la Cheyniest No, I don't love you anymore. I'm fond of you, but...
Geneviève de Marras But I bore you.
Robert de la Cheyniest The words you come up with, my dear.
Geneviève de Marras The right ones. I give up. You can fight hatred, but not boredom. Well, the whole thing's getting to me, too. Seeing you play shepherd to your Viennese shepherdess, makes me want to yawn.
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The Rules of the Game
The Burden of Deceit
Christine de la Cheyniest Telling lies is such a heavy weight to bear.
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The Rules of the Game
The Nature of Romantic Interactions
Christine de la Cheyniest And your lovers... what do they say to you?
Lisette, sa camériste Not much.
Christine de la Cheyniest Do they kiss you?
Lisette, sa camériste If I let them.
Christine de la Cheyniest Do they hold your hand?
Lisette, sa camériste It depends.
Christine de la Cheyniest And then what?
Lisette, sa camériste Then what? Same old story: The more you give, the more they want.
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The Rules of the Game
The Power of Laughter and Control
Marceau A laughing woman is disarmed, you can do what you like.
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The Rules of the Game
Understanding Life's Justifications
Octave The awful thing about life is this: Everybody has their reasons.
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