“To Jeanne, the whole of the necklace was not as glorious as what its...” – Minister Breteuil, The Affair of the Necklace ... Movie Quotes Database

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?

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