mother quotes from Mother! (2017)

mother

Stop, they're ruining everything!

Him

These are just things. They can be replaced.

woman

Can I ask you a question? [pause] Do you really love your husband?

mother

Yes, of course.

woman

Are you telling me the truth?

woman

Why don't you want kids?

mother

Excuse me?

woman

I saw how you reacted earlier. [sighs] I know what it's like when you're just starting out, and you think you have all the time in the world, and... you know, you're not going to be so young forever. Have kids! Then you'll be creating something together! This is all just... setting. [pause] Oh... You do want them.

Him

I'm his father.

mother

And I'm his mother!

Him

Stop, stop, don't, don't, don't, please don't. I love you.

mother

You never loved me. You just loved how much I loved you. I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING. You gave it all away.

mother

What are you?

Him

Me? I, am I. You? You were home.

mother

Where are you taking me?

Him

The Beginning. [pause] You won't hurt much longer.

mother

What hurts me the most is that I wasn't enough.

Him

It's not your fault. Nothing is ever enough. I couldn't create if it was. And I have to. That's what I do. That's... what I am. Now I must try it all again.

mother

No... just let me go.

Him

I need one last thing.

mother

I have nothing left to give.

Him

Your love. It's still there, isn't it?

mother

Go ahead. Take it.