Royer-Collard Quotes in Quills (2000)

Royer-Collard: If you're going to martyr yourself Abbe, do it for God, not the chambermaid.

Royer-Collard: You prefer a book to your husband's company? Well no wonder, I'm only flesh and blood - that's no match for the printed page!

Royer-Collard: Take this beast back to his cage!

Royer-Collard: Will you sleep soundly tonight?

Coulmier: No. Put frankly, I never expect to sleep again.

[Royer-Collard taking the new Abbe for a tour around, and introduces him his predecessor]

Royer-Collard: Prone to violence and perversions.