La Femme Nikita (TV Series)

Treason (1997)

Alberta Watson: Madeline

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Quotes 

• Madeline : In time, You'll learn isn't good enough to do your best.

  Nikita : I did what you wanted me to.

  Madeline : That wasn't enough.

• [first lines] 

  Madeline : Congratulations, Nikita. Has crossed a milestone.

  Nikita : I have?

  Madeline : You've completed what may be called the "probationary period". You're a full fledged operative now, equal of any operative on the Section.

  Nikita : Equal... to Michael?

  Madeline : Well...

  Nikita : Some are more *equal* than others.

• [last lines] 

  Madeline : What you do for Roger was noble. But it wasn't worth the risk.

  Nikita : [crying]  How can you be so ruthless?

  Madeline : Because the oher side is ruthless. If we're not stronger than they, will win us. You're a good operative, Nikita. Don't let your humanity get in the way.

  Nikita : My humanity?

  [Madeline get out, leaving Nikita crying alone]