He looks like a footman in a musical review.

Violet

What chance is there for a woman like her? She's taken the road to ruin. There's no way back.

Mrs. Hughes

I think you love my son, Mr. Bryant. I don't think you're a nice one or a kind one, but I think you love my son, so you'll be pleased by what I've come here to say.

Ethel

We all live in a harsh world. But at least I know I do.

Tom

Tom: They turned everyone out of the castle. Lord and Lady Dromgoole, their sons and all the servants. And then they set fire to it.
Edith: What a tragedy.
Violet: Well, rather yes and no. That house was hideous. Of course, that is no excuse.

Yes, that's it. I should think he fancies a night walk in the pouring rain without a coat.

Miss O'Brien

I don't want thumbscrews or the rack, but there always seems to be something Johnny foreigner about the Catholics.

Robert

Some manners wouldn't go amiss.

Isobel

Edith dear, you're a woman with a brain and reasonability. Stop whining and find something to do.

Violet

Edith: I don't have the vote. I'm not over thirty and I'm not a householder. It's ridiculous.
Matthew: You should write to the Times.
Edith: Maybe I will.

Anna: What would you like me to get you?
Edith: A different life.

Cora: You are being tested. And you know what they say my darling. Being tested only makes you stronger.
Edith: I don't think it's working with me.

Downton Abbey Season 3 Quotes

Miss O'Brien, we are about to hire a footman, and I have no time to be training hobbledeehoys.

Mr. Carson

May I remind you, Mr. Barrow, that in this house Mr. Bates is a wronged man seeking justice. If you have any problems with that definition, I suggest you eat in the yard.

Mr. Carson