Dogville (2003)

Paul Bettany: Tom Edison

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Quotes 

• Tom : Two people only hurt each other if they doubt the love they have for one another.

• Grace : What? What is it?

  Tom : A man can't really be blamed for being scared, now can he?

  Grace : No.

  Tom : No. I was scared, Grace. I used you and I am sorry. I'm stupid, I am, maybe even arrogant sometimes.

  Grace : You are, Tom.

  Tom : Although using people is not very charming, I think you have to agree that this - specific illustration has surpassed all expectations. It says so much about being human! It's been painful, but I think you'll also have to agree it's been edifying, wouldn't you say?

  Grace : Not now, Tom. Not now.

  [Grace walks away and reenters The Big Man's car] 

  Grace : If there is any town this world would be better without, this is it.

• Grace : But I've got nothing to offer them in return.

  Tom : Oh, I think you have plenty to offer Dogville.

• [after being left the "last man standing"] 

  Tom : Bingo, Grace, bingo. I have to tell you, your illustration, it beat the hell out of mine. It's frightening, yes, but so clear. Do you think I can allow myself to use it as a inspiration in my writing?

• Tom : I think if Dogville had any significant symbolic meaning it wouldn't have an ordinary name like Dogville.

• [the town sits at dinner on the Fourth of July] 

  Ma Ginger : A police car has just been seen in town and it has just made the turn up Canyon Road! So they'll be here any minute.

  Martha : Should I ring the bell?

  Tom : No, Martha. Grace probably heard.

• [Tom offers a piece of bread to Grace] 

  Tom : You want to eat? You must be hungry.

  Grace : I can't. I don't deserve that bread. I stole that bone. I've never stolen anything before. So now, now I have to punish myself. I was raised to be arrogant. So, I... I had to teach myself these things.

  Tom : Well, it may be for your education. Grace, in this town... In these times... It's very impolite not to eat what's set before you.