Favorite Downton Abbey Quotes
Lord Grantham: I can hardly believe it. I used to come here all the time as a boy.
Edith: "Sic transit gloria mundi."
Mary: Will you be as philosophical when it's our turn?
Sometimes it's good to rule by fear.
Violet
I just don't want to be a servant on my wedding day. Is that so wrong?
Mrs. Hughes
Mr. Finch: If you could just tell me who's replaced him...
Mary: Hold onto your hat, Mr. Finch, but I'm afraid I have.
Edith: So what happened?
Tom: It's quite simple. I had to go all the way to Boston to figure something out. But that's what I did.
Mary: Well, go on, what was it?
Tom: I learned that Downton is my home. And that you are my family. If I didn't quite know that before I left, I know it now.
Mrs. Patmore: Have you chosen what you want yet?
Mrs. Hughes: Whatever you think best.
Mrs. Patmore: That doesn't sound like a bride on the brink of wedded bliss!
Mrs. Hughes: It's a long time since I've been on the brink of anything. Except possibly the grave.
Oh... I have a feeling Cora and I will be saying hello rather less than "En garde!" in the next few weeks.
Violet
We had such fun in those days. Do you know what I shall always remember? The women going up to bed at the end of the evening. Their faces lit by the flame from the candle. Yes, diamonds twinkling as they climbed up into the darkness.
Sir Michael Reresby
I'm still not a traditionalist. The King should not rely on my support.
Tom
Tom, you're my brother. I want what you want. In your work, in your life. No more Miss Buntings if you have any pity. But even in that, don't please us. Please yourself.
Mary
Daisy: "Not possible"? Don't give me "not possible."
Mrs. Patmore: All right, Madame Defarge, calm down and finish that mash.
I'll never forget [Sybil]. Her kindness changed my life.
Gwen
