Downton Abbey Quotes
Mary: I shall have arms like Jack Johnson if I'm not careful.
Matthew: I'm strong enough to wheel myself.
Mary: I shall be the judge of that.
Mother.
Matthew
Finally, I would point out, your living is in Lord Grantham's gift. Your living is on Lord Grantham's land and the very flowers in your church are from Lord Grantham's garden. I hope it's not vulgar in me to suggest that you find some way to overcome your scruples.
Violet
I don't think asking permission is his highest suit.
Mary
Is this an instrument of communication or torture?
Violet
No it bloody well isn't. I'm a working class lad and so is he. And I get fed up seeing how our lot always get shafted.
Thomas
It always happens. When you give these little people power, it goes to their head like strong drink.
Violet
Dr. Clarkson, I am no Jacobson revolutionary nor do I seek to overthrow the civilized world. We just need one bed for a young man from this village.
Violet
Mrs. Hughes: Watch yourself Mr. Bates. Thomas is in charge now and it won't do to get on the wrong side of him.
Mr. Bates: Is there a right side?
I misjudged you Bates, and I abused you when we parted. I should have had more faith. I'm sorry.
Lord Grantham
Really. It's like living in a second rate hotel where guests keep arriving and no one seems to leave.
Violet
Mrs. O'Brien: Can I borrow some baking soda?
Mrs. Padmore: Borrow? Why? Are you planning on giving it back?
