We all live in a harsh world. But at least I know I do.

Tom

Tom: They turned everyone out of the castle. Lord and Lady Dromgoole, their sons and all the servants. And then they set fire to it.
Edith: What a tragedy.
Violet: Well, rather yes and no. That house was hideous. Of course, that is no excuse.

Yes, that's it. I should think he fancies a night walk in the pouring rain without a coat.

Miss O'Brien

I don't want thumbscrews or the rack, but there always seems to be something Johnny foreigner about the Catholics.

Robert

Some manners wouldn't go amiss.

Isobel

Edith dear, you're a woman with a brain and reasonability. Stop whining and find something to do.

Violet

Edith: I don't have the vote. I'm not over thirty and I'm not a householder. It's ridiculous.
Matthew: You should write to the Times.
Edith: Maybe I will.

Anna: What would you like me to get you?
Edith: A different life.

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.

Mary: I know we haven't always gotten along, and I doubt things change much in the future, but today, I wish you all the luck in the world.
Edith: Thank you.

Do you? Because if you try to find one more excuse, I'll have to beat you about the head.

Mary

Violet: Sybil, vulgarity is no substitute is no for wit.
Sybil: Well, you started it.

Downton Abbey Quotes

Anna, help me do battle with this monstrosity. It looks like a creature from the lost world.

Violet

But no, I'm not back in the Army. It appears they don't want me.

Lord Robert