In the Mood for Love quotes

View Quote Chow Mo-wan: I have a chapter to finish.
Su Li-zhen: Where have you got to?
Chow Mo-wan: The drunken master just showed up.
Su Li-zhen: When did he get written in?
Chow Mo-wan: Just now!

View Quote Chow Mo-wan: I sometimes wonder what I'd be if I hadn't married. Have you ever thought of that?
Su Li-zhen: Maybe happier! I didn't know married life would be so complicated! When you're single, you are only responsible to yourself. Once you're married, doing well on your own is not enough.

View Quote Chow Mo-wan: In the old days, if someone had a secret they didn't want to share... you know what they did?
Ah Ping: Have no idea.
Chow Mo-wan: They went up a mountain, found a tree, carved a hole in it, and whispered the secret into the hole. Then they covered it with mud. And leave the secret there forever.
Ah Ping: What a pain! I'd just go to get laid.
Chow Mo-wan: Not everyone's like you.

View Quote Chow Mo-wan: It's me. If there's an extra ticket... would you go with me?
Su Li-zhen: It's me. If there's an extra ticket... would you go with me?

View Quote Chow Mo-wan: That handbag I saw you with this evening... Where did you buy it?
Su Li-zhen: Why do you ask?
Chow Mo-wan: It looked so elegant. I want to get one for my wife.
Su Li-zhen: Mr. Chow, you're so good to your wife!
Chow Mo-wan: Not really! My wife is so fussy. Her birthday is some days away. I don't know what to get her. Could you buy one for me to give her?
Su Li-zhen: Maybe she wouldn't want one just exactly the same.
Chow Mo-wan: You're right, I didn't think of that.
Su Li-zhen: A woman would mind.
Chow Mo-wan: Yes, especially since we're neighbors. Do they come in other colors?
Su Li-zhen: I'd have to ask my husband.
Chow Mo-wan: Why?
Su Li-zhen: He bought it for me on a business trip abroad. They aren't on sale here.
Chow Mo-wan: Then never mind.
Su Li-zhen: Actually... I want to ask you something too. Where did you buy your tie?
Chow Mo-wan: I don't know where it came from. My wife buys all my ties.
Su Li-zhen: Really?
Chow Mo-wan: She bought this one on a business trip abroad. It's not on sale here.
Su Li-zhen: What a coincidence!
Chow Mo-wan: Yes.
Su Li-zhen: Actually... My husband has one just like it. He said it was a gift from his boss. So he wears it every day.
Chow Mo-wan: And my wife has a bag just like yours.
Su Li-zhen: I know, I've seen it.
Chow Mo-wan: What are you getting at, actually?
Su Li-zhen: I thought I was the only one who knew.

View Quote Su Li-zhen: Am I hopeless?
Chow Mo-wan: Not really.

View Quote Su Li-zhen: Look at me, do you have a mistress?
Chow Mo-wan: Yes!
Su Li-zhen: I didn't expect it to hurt that much.
Chow Mo-wan: This is just a rehearsal.

View Quote Su Li-zhen: Why did you call me at the office today?
Chow Mo-wan: I had nothing to do. I wanted to hear your voice.

View Quote Su Li-zhen: Why didn't you call me today?
Chow Mo-wan: I was afraid you won't like it.
Su Li-zhen: Then don't call me ever again.

View Quote [to Su Li-zhen about moving out] It'll be more convenient, there's nothing between us, but I don't want gossip.

View Quote Feelings can creep up just like that. I thought I was in control.

View Quote I don't brood on it. It's not my fault. I can't waste time wondering if I made mistakes. Life's too short for that.

View Quote You notice things if you pay attention.