Favorite Reign Quotes
Have you ever considered if I were the Dauphin when you came to court, instead of my brother. If you came with your heart open, ready to love me.
Bash
Go ahead, ruin me! I could give a damn about my reputation in France!
Mary
If I die of boredom while hearing my people's grievances, am I playing into the queen's hands?
Bash
Oh, good--more sanctimonious talk from my self-appointed redeemer.
Queen Catherine
Marie de Guise: Mary may be Scotland's queen, but I am its king.
Queen Catherine: Has Scotland noticed that its king has rather overexposed breasts?
Please. It's been a long time since I used that word.
King Henry
Women don't often say no to Henry. When they do, he thinks it's a game. It usually is.
Queen Catherine
Politics, back-stabbing, murder--just another day at French court.
Mary
Mary: Can I be sure of that?
Francis: You have the word of the king and queen of France.
Mary: I had their word that we'd be married. I'm not sure words mean anything here.
Mary: I'm glad that my unhappiness gives you so much pleasure.
Queen Catherine: Your unhappiness gives me no pleasure. Your absence, however...
Henry's fondness for anyone is eclipsed by his love of power.
Catherine
I'm in a nunnery of one.
Mary
