Romero: You were, you were young. It was a mistake.
Norma: Mistake? It wasn't a mistake, it was a way of life. It happened for years. I loved him. Our whole life was torture. And we were all we had. I finally tried to stop it, and um, he got really upset, and he raped me. Do you know how horrible it is to be raped by someone you love? And I hate him. I hate him. I hate him, but I don't hate him enough to hurt him. And it's a mess because I don't know if part of why I hate Caleb so much is because I hate myself. [sighs] All in a day's work. So now you know who you're married to, and I should have told you before, but I never loved anyone enough to feel obligated to be honest with them.

Romero: What the hell? What the hell? What was that? What?
Norma: When I was, um, a teenager. It was a long time ago, um. I slept with my brother. I'm sorry. I'm sorry to have to tell you this. Oh. So sorry. He's Dylan's father.

Chick: You know what they say. You never know what you're capable of until you're tested. Isn't that right?
Norma: What are you sayin', are you sayin' that we all have things hidden inside us? Secrets that we don't want anyone to know? Things that other people might know and hold over your head even though you personally have done NOTHING to them?
Romero: He's just talking about the window, Norma.
Norma: You're going to be packin' your bags soon, so just, just stay out of it. Go ahead, tough guy. Do what you're gonna do. Break the woman in half. Because you know what? I'm not broken. I am still standing, so go ahead. DO YOUR BEST, YOU GIANT LAME ASSHOLE!
Chick: I hope you enjoy your new window, Norma Bates. [kisses her on the cheek]

I can't get Caleb killed, and I can't kill you, so I'm screwed. I'm screwed! You got me! All I wanted was my frickin' window fixed, and now you're gonna destroy my frickin' life, so just go right ahead. JUST GO RIGHT THE HELL AHEAD!!!

Norma

Please doctor, if you have a heart, don't make him remember these things! ... Or I will have to do something about it.

Norman [as Norma]

Dylan: I just came to get some of my stuff.
Norma: OK. Have fun leaving me.

Did it ever occur to you that if you keep treating people like they're fragile, it might keep them from every getting stronger?

Dylan

Norman: What was this person like? This person in me who's my mother?
Dr. Edwards: Actually, she's charming.

Norma: I want you to leave.
Chick: Why? Because you slept with your brother? Are you ashamed because he raped you? Or. Are you ashamed because you loved him?

Do you want to be out of integrity with yourself, Norma?

Chick

Yesterday my scar didn't really hurt. I was just embarrassed that I have one.

Emma

Norma: You don't need to remember the hurtful things, Norman. Your father's dead, he's dust, he's nothin'. You understand?
Norman: I understand.

Bates Motel Season 4 Quotes

Audrey: You really are nice, aren't you?
Norma: Emma told you that the one time you ran into her in the village?

Norma: I need you to get him out.
Alex: Norma, I'm not magical.