What we will you do?
I'll stay with the Queen as long as necessary.
This prospect… seems to fulfill you.
I can't imagine my life's condition if the Queen would leave Versailles. And you, Monsieur Moreau?
I… Until my hour of death, I'll take notes.
Tied for 2nd most-quoted character in Farewell, My Queen (2012): in 6 of its 18 quotes
Most scenes with: Marie Antoinette (2)
Scenes with Versailles, July 16, 1789
6 scenes
Madame Campan I never had any friends at Versailles.
I longed so much for my departure… Never have I longed so much for one thing. I suffered a humiliation that is unprecedented. If they had accepted the King, you and I would be save. My dear friend… I've been so worried. I thought you were ill. Terrible ideas were lurking in my mind. But now you're here. Splendid. How you beautiful you are in this green dress. Watery green? Mellow green? Pastel green?
Gabrielle De Polignac Jade green? Or green like a baby crocodile?
You're wrong, my sweet. Neither crocodile green, nor spinach green, nor acid green.
Gabrielle De Polignac Silk green? Or green like envy?
Envy is the most common thing this world. Everyone covets a status higher than their own.
Gabrielle De Polignac And so they end up bumping against the ceiling.
If only I could have you always by my side. You're like a fountain of youth to me. Have you seen all those desolate faces? Crows with a rancid smell. And suddenly I saw you, enchanting in your dress.
Gabrielle De Polignac Light green is the color of hope.
Did you put it on for me?
Gabrielle De Polignac Only for you, Madame.
You know, my dear friend… I don't exaggerate about the hate that surrounds us. I've drawn you into this. It's my fault that the people want your head. You know what I've learned from the Council this morning? Yesterday in Paris, a woman had been stabbed in her carriage. The killers thought it was you. It's not enough for them anymore to burn us in effigy. They want us… in the flesh. Therefore, my dear Gabrielle, I beg you… Leave France! You and your family.
Gabrielle De Polignac You're certainly right, Madame. Since it's required, I will go.
Don't say anything anymore. Leave! Wait! Let me breathe for the last time the scent of your youth.
Gabrielle De Polignac Don't allow that I abandon you.
You already did. It's done. You've abandoned me.
Louis XVI The people not only want bread, but also power. How could anyone want power? For me it's a curse that one involuntarily inherits. A curse hidden under a fur coat of ermine.
Louis XVI Coming to Paris with my guards would anger the people…
That's crazy!
Louis XVI No, Madame. It's the voice of reason.
Madame Moreau
The Queen never opened or closed a door in her life.