The Housemaid Quotes
"You’re not going to be hosting any major gatherings, for one thing. No wine and cheese parties, no poker nights."
"I discovered a rest stop that had showers. I almost cried with joy when I saw it."
"After a month of living in your car, you realize the importance of some of the little things in life."
"But whatever else I can say about Nina, she’s no dummy."
"She leads me back down the dark stairwell to the second floor of the house, and when I exit that stairwell, I let out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding."
"I rest my hand on the doorknob as Nina starts to leave my room. And that’s when I notice it."
"The girl is wearing a very pale blue dress trimmed in white lace. And she’s staring at me like she can see right through me."
"I don’t know what sort of psychopaths would name their child Wilhelmina, but I don’t speak to my parents anymore."
"You have to first examine the nugget for any deformities. Missing head, missing leg, or missing tail."
"I'm not entirely sure what I hope to accomplish here."
"Far be it from me to judge Nina for having psychological problems."
"I remember how on my first day, Enzo seemed to be warning me about something."
"See? We’re doing it. We’re communicating. This is going great."
"Lying to a parole officer is a violation of parole."
"I can’t say I’m not disappointed. I mean, I love Cecelia like she’s my own, but… I wanted… I mean, I always dreamed of…"
"Having a job and shelter is important, but human connections are even more important."
"When you’re in prison, you’re always sleeping with one eye open."
"I used to watch the show when I was a kid, and I always imagined going on it myself."
"Don’t just settle for anyone. Don’t date a jerk just because you’re an ex-con. You deserve someone who treats you right."
"I’ve never had French food before, although I like the fries."
"I don’t want to talk about it. The truth is, I don’t have anyone to go with. And I don’t feel like going alone."
"I think kids are great... I wish we had a dozen of them."
"It’s not going to happen for us. Nina is not going to get pregnant."
"I need to be strong for Nina. She’s devastated about this."
"I don’t trust me. That’s the bigger problem."
"I’m trying so hard to be good, but this dress won’t let me."
"You have great legs. And there’s no harm in looking."
"You look beautiful tonight, Millie. You should know."
"I may have already been asleep by then and the phone isn’t loud enough in my room to wake me up."
"I’ll tell you what. I’ll get us two separate rooms at The Plaza."
"I’m sure Nina would make me pay for all of them if they were lost or stolen."
"I don’t care how much money he has. I don’t care if we’re legally married. I want out."
"No amount of screaming or pounding on the door is going to get him to come back."
"I have to focus on getting him what he wants."
"By seven o’clock, I have accomplished the task."
"I can’t wait to hand it over to him and get out of here."
"I grit my teeth, ignoring the angry growl in my stomach."
"No, he’s not thoughtful. That was all an illusion. An act."
"I have the extra hundred strands ready by bedtime."
"All because I missed a hairdresser appointment."
"How good it felt to smash the paperweight against that bastard’s skull until he became still."
"But how can you call the police when I have your phone?"
"Hmm. I don’t think you’re in any position to be making demands."
"I’m going to grab a bite to eat. I’ll be back real soon."