Sofia All my life I had to fight. I had to fight my daddy. I had to fight my uncles. I had to fight my brothers. A girl child ain't safe in a family of men, but I ain't never thought I'd have to fight in my own house!
Most-quoted role: Sofia in The Color Purple (1985), 7 quotes
Movies Sofia Sofia Oh... Sofia home, now. Sofia home. Things is gonna be changin' around here. Pass me them peas, boy.
Sofia I loves Harpo, God knows I do. But I'll kill him dead 'fo I let him beat me.
Eudora
[to Tiana]
I want some grandkids!
Eudora
You girls, stop tormentin' that poor little kitty! Poor little thing...
James
Mmm. Gumbo smells good, Tiana.
I think it's done, Daddy.
James
Yeah. Are you sure?
Mm-hmm.
James
Absolutely positive?
Yes.
James
OK. I'm about to put this spoon in my...
[yanks the spoon out of her dad's hand]
Wait! [adds some hot sauce to the gumbo, then tastes it] Done. [feeds the gumbo to James]
James
Hmm.
What?
James
Well, sweetheart, this is the... best gumbo I've ever tasted! Come here! Eudora, our little girl's got a gift!
Eudora
I coulda told you that.
James
A gift this special just gotta be shared.
Deborah
You know, I think people are gonna remember this night. What happened here around this manger will celebrated for thousands of years. Families will come together and exchange presents and sing carols all to remember the grace of this moment that we are witnessing right now.
Deborah
King Herod is up to something, and we are gonna find out what.
Deborah
I told you.
Mrs. Which The only thing faster than light is the darkness.
Mrs. Which Trust nothing.
Mrs. Which [After Calvin has fallen off of Mrs. Whatsit's back while flying but is unhurt] [dissappointed]
Whatsit, those from Earth need more help than most. You know this... you could have prepared them better. We must help them stay focused on light when darkness is present.
I mean I'm trying, but they're human. They're very limited.