Doctor: Have you ever sustained bruises from something other than sex?
Celeste: I don't follow.

Principal: I understand Ziggy's father is not involved in Ziggy's upbringing. Is that right?
Jane: The only thing I know about Ziggy's father is that he's keen on erotic asphyxiation and raping women.
Madeline: You did not say that.
Jane [laughs]: No, of course I didn't. But I wanted to.

Perry: Well, you're training 'em to be spoiled brats. I don't want to live in a fuckin' pig stye.
Celeste: Then do it yourself.

Joseph: I know you have feelings for me.
Madeline: Well if you know that, then just cling to that.

Bonnie: Hi.
Ed: Hi. I just love sweat on women. Sorry. That was just a general statement.

Ziggy: The last time we had pizza and we went to the zoo, you told me were moving to Monterey. What now?
Jane: You're going to go see a child psychologist.

It's actually really weird. Ever since I told you about Ziggy's dad, it's like this thing is happening to my body. Like it's waking up again.

Jane

Abigail: What's wrong with mom?
Ed: Why?
Abigail: You haven't noticed she's been a little agitated lately?
Ed: Honey, agitation is her preferred state.

Would you dance with me? I just want to hold you, look into your eyes, be in love with you. Feel you being in love with me. Would you?

Perry

Renata: It felt really nice to be desired today. It meant a lot. Thank you.
Gordon: Honey, I always desire you. Usually, it just annoys you.
Renata: No. You want to have sex all the time. Today, you desired ME.

Maddie, I just wanted to say that I know you're her mother, and Abby know it, too, and I will never try to encroach. Never. [hugs Madeline]

Bonnie

Dr.: Has this ever happened before?
Perry: Yep. Sometimes I lash out.

Big Little Lies Quotes

And bring me something chocolate that won't make my ass look fat.

Madeline

Come meet my knight in shining armor. She rescued me like a wounded dog in the street. And you know what else? She's funny.

Madeline