Downton Abbey (TV Series)
Episode #6.6 (2015)
Maggie Smith: Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham
Quotes
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Lady Mary Crawley : Ah, Granny, thank God you're here. What else could I tell them about the library?
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : The library was assembled by the fourth Earl. He loved books.
Lady Mary Crawley : What else did he collect?
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : Horses and women.
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Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : Oh, roll up, roll up, visit an actual dining room! Complete with a real life table and chairs!
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Isobel Crawley : [re: Cora's involvement in the hospital] She's very competent.
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : Very competent - she could lead a revolution without turning a hair.
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Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham : Do be logical.
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : I am sick and tired of logic. If I could choose between principle and logic, I'd take principle *every* time!
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[the governors at the local hospital have asked Cora to take over as president, a role that Violet has performed for many years. Violet regards this as treachery]
Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : [to Robert] Tell Cora I do not wish to see her face until I'm used to having a traitor in the family.
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Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : ...I am in need...