Maxine Richter Quotes in 4 for Texas (1963)

Maxine Richter: I like men who worry about me.

Joe Jarrett: You don't have to worry about me. I'm a great worrier. Sometimes I worry for months on end.

Maxine Richter: [Talking about a nude portraid of herself] This was the only thing my husband left me. He was a... connoisseur of art.

Joe Jarrett: It's a shame he didn't leave you any clothes to go with it.

Maxine Richter: How do you feel about marriage, Joe?

Joe Jarrett: Fine, but who'd have us?

[pause]

Joe Jarrett: Oh, no, Max. You're not thinking about marriage?

Maxine Richter: No. Of course not. Why should I think about marriage?

Joe Jarrett: That's why I like you, Max. You got brains. You think like a man.

Maxine Richter: I'm glad, Joe. Then it doesn't bother you that I'm a woman?

Joe Jarrett: With what you got on, I'd be in trouble if you were a man.

Elya Carlson: [from trailer] In this country, you really need only a little patience and self discipline.

Maxine Richter: Discipline?

Elya Carlson: Yes, to know what to give and when to get it. And I must say my dear, you do know when and what.