Favorite Downton Abbey Quotes
What these men will need is rest and relaxation. Will that be achieved by mixing ranks and putting everyone on edge?
Violet
Just because you’re an old widow, I see no necessity to eat off a tray.
Violet
Ethan: Are you excited?
Daisy: I'm never excited.
Cora: You are being tested. And you know what they say my darling. Being tested only makes you stronger.
Edith: I don't think it's working with me.
Mr. Carson: I'm sure the chain of command will be sorted out soon.
Miss O'Brien: Or there will be blood on the stairs.
Mr. Carson: Thank you Miss O'Brien.
Dr. Clarkson: Even to ease suffering, I could never justify telling an outright lie.
Violet: Do we have nothing in common?
Isobel: And you have never strayed again?
Violet: I never risked everything again.
Isobel: That is not quite what I asked.
Violet: That is all the answer you will get.
Alfred: They're showing a movie tonight in the village, down east. It's about woman who survives in the wilderness by her own wits and courage.
Miss O'Brien: Blimey. They've stolen my story.
We all live in a harsh world. But at least I know I do.
Tom
I wonder your halo doesn't grow heavy. It must be like wearing a tiara around the clock.
Violet
You're nervous because you're intelligent, Alfred. Only stupid people are foolhardy.
Carson
Isobel: I will not have my final years overshadowed by a tearstained tug-of-war.
Violet: I suppose there is one consolation. Dr. Clarkson will be delighted.
