The Affair of the Necklace

Jeanne St. Remy de Valois:
[upon hearing her verdict] What ever fate awaits me, it cannot comp... compare to the pain I have... when all you hold dear is taken and you have nothing left, risk is of little consequence. And when a ray of hope came into view, I reached for it with all my might. I realise... I realise now that it is too late, that honor does not live in the name. It comes from what you carry in your heart. I realize, now that it is too late, that honor does not live in the name. It comes from what you carry in your heart.

Marie-Antoinette:
Why do the people hate me? 'Wasn't always so.

Marie-Antoinette:
I shall give them what they want. I will sit here quietly in my disgrace. It's what they've always wanted!

Count Nicolas De La Motte:
[on hearing about the necklace plot] I knew something grand was a foot. You can rest assured I will be an asset to this venture.

Cardinal Louis de Rohan:
[to Jeanne, after meeting with the fake Antoinette] I know what you're up to. Antoinette is secretly in love with me. Deny it if you will, but don't ask me to play the fool.

Minister Breteuil:
To Jeanne, the whole of the necklace was not as glorious as what its parts could yield. It was a means to an end. And though I will not justify the actions of the young countess, I late came to understand her reasoning. (pauses) Who does not aspire to take back what was taken from them? Who does not dream of returning home?

Minister Breteuil:
[to Louis about Antoinette wanting public vindication] The queen offers up a sweet plum before ravens. Pray none takes a bite.

Rétaux de Vilette:
Conspiracy was not all that held us together.

Jeanne St. Remy de Valois:
Save yourself. I want you to.

Count Nicolas De La Motte:
[lying on a table in pain as a doctor tries removes the bullet from his behind] Goddamn! Goddamn! Are you digging for potatoes? Go easy!

Dr. Legear:
I did not tell how to get this projectile where it is! Do not presume to tell me how to get it out!

Marie-Antoinette:
If you weaken the monarchy, you undermine the entire nation.

Jeanne St. Remy de Valois:
You weakened yourselves long before a necklace became the issue.