2nd most-quoted character in The Age of Innocence (1993): in 7 of its 9 quotes
Most scenes with: Ellen Olenska (7)
I think we should look at reality, not dreams.
Newland Archer I just want us to be together!
I can't be your wife, Newland! Is it your idea that I should live with you as a mistress?
Newland Archer I want... Somehow, I want to get away with you... and... and find a world where words like that don't exist!
I knew you'd come.
Newland Archer That shows you wanted me to.
Newland Archer Honest? Isn't that why you admire Julius Beauford? He was more honest than the rest of us, wasn't he, we've got no character, no color, no variety. I wonder why you just don't go back to Europe.
I believe that's because of you.
Newland Archer You gave me my first glimpse of a real life. Then you asked me to go on with the false one. No one can endure it.
I'm enduring it.
Is New York such a labyrinth? I thought it was all straight up and down like Fifth Avenue. All the cross streets numbered and big honest labels on everything.
Newland Archer Everything is labeled, but everybody is not.
Then I must count on you for warnings too.
Is fashion such a serious consideration?
Newland Archer Among those who have nothing more serious to consider.
Newland Archer We should travel everywhere.
Louisa van der Luyden But not Naples. Doctor Bencomb says there is fever there.
