Catherine quotes from Beauty and the Beast

Vincent

I thought I would never see your face again. When you walked away from me, there was such resolve in your heart.

Catherine

That was the hardest thing I have done in my life.

Vincent

And the noblest.

Catherine

Every step was like a knife inside me. All of my love for you was calling me back.

Vincent

But a greater love drove you onward. Your strength saved us all. Yet, I share your melancholy.

Catherine

I was just thinking of Elliot. Vincent, you helped me find the best part of who I am but, Elliot, he has lost more than his tower, he has lost himself.

Vincent

Catherine, your mother's memory reminds you of your aloneness. Of the family you lost when she died. Of all the friends you left behind when our paths crossed. Because that secret you carry now, our secret, sets you apart-from your pat, your friends, even from the family you are yet to have, the children waiting to be born. Catherine, the burden you bear with that secret is your aloneness...Know that our bond, our dream, exists at the cost of all your other dreams. Know that, Catherine.

Catherine

It's worth it.

Vincent

I'm here...Catherine...Tell me.

Catherine

Tonight I went to a piano recital. I was actually feeling okay. And then I sat down, and he started playing the Grieg Piano Concerto, the one that we heard in the park that night.

Vincent

Was it beautiful?

Catherine

Yes, it was beautiful.And I kept remembering how much you loved it. And I wanted you there with me, so badly. It became unbearable to me. Almost physically painful! I just had to run. I actually ran from it. What are we going to do? We have to do something, before there's nothing left for either of us!

Vincent

This was the risk we faced.

Catherine

And now, what?

Vincent

Now...Perhaps we awaken from our dream, return to our lives.

Catherine

Vincent...I don't think I have the strength to continue.

Vincent

Then you mustn't continue.

Vincent

Catherine, it must end!

Catherine

No!

Vincent

It must!

Catherine

I don't want that! How can you say that?

Vincent

To see you in such pain, because you dare to love...knowing that I'm the reason, the cause of that pain, is more than I can bear to live with! It mocks our dream. So it must end...Catherine, you have a life, waiting to be lived. Let the memory of what we are, of what we shared, remind you that love, in its deepest and purest form, exists...Use that memory to give you the the courage to love someone else.

Catherine

I can't.

Vincent

You must.

Catherine

I guess the anniversary of my mom's death reminded me of all those choices. Forced me to look at myself and wonder what she would think of me, would she be proud? Does my life honor her memory? All these things, I don't know.

Cathy, of all of us, you're the one that's come the greatest distance and gone the farthest. I mean, when you were in law school we used to joke about you majoring in "Fashion Law!" You've overcome a terrible accident, you've changed your life. Now giving to others. You have this extraordinary relationship. You should be so proud of yourself. We're all so proud.

When all is said and done, you've got to follow your heart. It's the only thing you can ever really count on.

Catherine

That's what Vincent always says.

Catherine

Oh, forgive me! Forgive me for doubting! What we have is all that matters! It's worth everything!

Vincent

Everything?!

Joe

You're really attracted to these culture types, aren't you?

Catherine

I don't think you could call what I'm attracted to a "type."

Joe

No, but you know what I mean. These smooth guys who go to concerts, and know all about wine, take you to all the right places.

Catherine

Not exactly.

Joe

Well, all I'm saying is that there must be a reason you haven't hooked up with one of these guys yet.

Catherine

Any theories?

Joe

Well, you're obviously not getting what you need. Maybe you need something else.

Catherine

Joe, I hesitate to ask, but I'm dying to know. What do you think I need? Tell me.

Joe

Radcliffe, you need someone who's more, ah..

Catherine

More...?

Joe

More solid. You know?...More a ...down-to-Earth kind of guy. You know what I mean?

Catherine

I think I do.

Catherine

Ah, I love this part.

Vincent

Yes, it's beautiful...What makes you smile?

Catherine

Everything! This is a wonderful spot.

Vincent

I've spent many an evening here. I've heard all the great music...here.

Catherine

The sound is remarkable. It's like we're in the first row.

Vincent

We're just under it.

Catherine

I have been to coming to concerts in the park all my life. It's strange to think there might have been nights we were listening to the same music...that you were so close!

Vincent

I come here and the music engulfs me and...I can feel the presence of everyone sitting just above us. You'll see- when the music ends, you'll hear the fragments of conversations echo throughout the chamber and -and footsteps...And then, all will be very still again.

Catherine

The stillness...didn't it make you feel...

Vincent

Alone? Sometimes and sometimes I found a wonderful peace in that stillness.

Catherine

Lightening!

Vincent

I think it was.

Catherine

Vincent, it's raining! (Vincent offers his cloak) No, Vincent it's wonderful!