Memorable Quotes from Chris O'Donnell
6 quotesEmpowerment and Opportunity in Higher Education
Mr. Trask
One of the few perks of this office is that I am empowered to handle certain matters as I see fit. Do you understand?
Charlie Simms
Yes, sir.
Mr. Trask
Good. The Dean of Admissions at Harvard and I have an arrangement. Along with the usual sheaf of applicants submitted, of which virtually two-thirds are guaranteed admittance, I add one name. Somebody who's a standout. And yet, underprivileged. A student who cannot afford to pay the board and tuition in Cambridge. Do you know on whose behalf I drafted a memo this year?
Charlie
No, sir.
Mr. Trask
You. You, Mr. Simms. Now, can you tell me who did it?
Charlie
No, sir, I can't.
Mr. Trask
You take the weekend to think about it, Mr. Simms. Good afternoon.
Unexpected First Sexual Experience Revealed
Wardell Pomeroy
How old were you when you first engaged in sexual activity with a partner?
Research Subject
14.
Wardell Pomeroy
How?
Research Subject
With horse.
Wardell Pomeroy
How often were you having intercourse with animals at age 14?
Research Subject
It's true. I fucked a pony. You are genius. How did you know?
[''stunned'']
Wardell Pomeroy
You just said you had... "sex with horse.
Research Subject
Nooo... Whores, not horse. WHORES.
Discussion on Vacation Plans and Pronunciation
Harry Havemayer
We got a deal going, kid- 20% off for my friends; my father set it up. Christmas in Switzerland?
Trent Potter
Staad.
Harry Havemayer
Gstaad; dropping the G is phony.
Trent
But you just said everybody says Staad!
Harry
Not if you've been there. Easter in Burmuda? Think a Kentucky Derby week- we could fit you in, kid.
Charlie Simms
Uh, how much are these, white-bosomed slopes of Vermont?
Harry
Twelve-hundred. Includes a nine-course, champagne Thanksgiving dinner.
Charlie
Twelve hundred dollars is a little rich for my blood, Harry.
Harry
How short are you?
Charlie
Short, Harry? So short it wouldn't be worth the trouble for you and George to measure. But, uh, thanks for asking, all right?
[''Leaves'']
Harry
If you change your mind...
George Willis Jr.
What'd you do that for? You know he's on aid.
Harry
On major holidays, Willis, it's customary for the lord of the manor to offer drippings to the poor.
[smug]
George
You're so full of shit.
[laughs]
Conflict Timing Among the Musketeers
Porthos
Athos, you cannot fight this boy.
Athos
Why not?
Porthos
I'm fighting him.
D'Artagnan
Not until one o'clock.
Aramis
I have a duel with him, too.
D'Artagnan
Not until two o'clock.
The Power of Words and Impressions
Aramis
Only the wrong words are a complete waste of time. The right words can leave a more lasting impression than a thousand of Porthos kisses.
[to Porthos]
Barmaid
Not likely.
Aramis
Shall I demonstrate? As morning hues of sunswept fire caress your passioned face, alone with thee a pure desire to worship untold grace. My soul would cry in silent prayer to an hour swept apart. Your essence warms the evening air as I dance into your heart.
[to barmaid; kisses Barmaid's hand]
D'Artagnan
Shakespeare.
Aramis
Aramis.
Porthos
Fleeting.
Barmaid
It was beautiful.
Aramis
Oh, thank you.
[Barmaid gets up and kisses Aramis]
Amidst Chaos, a Toast to Life
D'Artagnan
They're shooting at us!
Porthos
Champagne?
[Stands up with a foaming bottle]
Athos
We're in the middle of a chase, Porthos!
Porthos
You're right. Something red.
[Goes back down to find a bottle of wine]