The Affair of the Necklace (2001)
Hilary Swank: Jeanne St. Remy de Valois
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Quotes
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Jeanne St. Remy de Valois : In the eyes of God and the world, I wanted my life to be as it should have been.
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Jeanne St. Remy de Valois : When all you hold dear is taken, risk is of little consequence.
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Jeanne St. Remy de Valois : It is my family's home I wished returned.
Minister of Titles : That will never be tolerated!
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Jeanne St. Remy de Valois : [bravely] I have nothing to lose.
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Rétaux de Vilette : [after learning that they are caught, pleading] Conspiracy was not all that held us together.
Jeanne St. Remy de Valois : [her back to Retaux, crying] Save yourself. I want you to.
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Jeanne St. Remy de Valois : [upon hearing her verdict] What ever fate awaits me, it cannot comp... compare to the pain I have... when all you hold dear is taken and you have nothing left, risk is of little consequence. And when a ray of hope came into view, I reached for it with all my might. I realise... I realise now that it is too late, that honor does not live in the name. It comes from what you carry in your heart. I realize, now that it is too late, that honor does not live in the name. It comes from what you carry in your heart.
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Marie-Antoinette : If you weaken the monarchy, you undermine the entire nation.
Jeanne St. Remy de Valois : You weakened yourselves long before a necklace became the issue.
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Jeanne St. Remy de Valois : [about court life] Lechers and parasites! Is that are there is to be had?
