Downton Abbey Quotes
Mrs. Patmore: Ooh I like that Rudolph Valentino. He makes me shiver all over.
Carson: What a very disturbing thought.
You're nervous because you're intelligent, Alfred. Only stupid people are foolhardy.
Carson
Anna: But I am spoiled for you, and I can never be unspoiled.
Bates: You are not spoiled. You're made higher to me and holier because of the suffering you have been put through. You're my wife and I have never been prouder nor loved you more than I love you now in this moment.
Cora: Mrs. Patmore, is there aspect of the present day that you can accept without resistance.
Mrs. Patmore: Oh milady. I wouldn't mind gettin' rid of my corset.
I wonder your halo doesn't grow heavy. It must be like wearing a tiara around the clock.
Violet
Daisy: But if it's electric, aren't you worried it's going to run away with itself and sew your fingers to the table?
Baxter: I certainly hope not.
The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end that's all there is.
Carson
Honestly Papa. Edith's about as mysterious as a bucket. She's gone to see Gregson.
Mary
It's not complicated. I've made a long journey to ask a short question. Will you marry me?
Lord Gillingham
Bates: Kiss me. Please. Or tell me what's happened. One or the other.
Anna: Don't bully me.
Bates: Anna, you're upset. You're unhappy and I don't know why. You say it's not me and I hope that's true, but there is a reason and I need to find out what it is. I won't press you now if it makes things worse, but in the end, I will find out.
Maybe it's best if he goes. Sometimes you can spend too much time on a one-sided love.
Mrs. Patmore
Mrs. Hughes: But the poor man's heart is breaking for not knowing.
Anna: Better a broken heart than a broken neck.
