Patty Hewes quotes from Damages

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Kids are like clients. They want all of you, all the time.

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It's going to be a shitty week!

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[to her employees] All of you are members of an extraordinary team, and I value each and every one of you. If you want to quit, just tell me now. But if you call in sick Thursday or Friday, don't bother coming in Monday. Your jobs won't be waiting for you. That grenade was never meant to destroy our office. It was meant to destroy our resolve.

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Taking power away from a man is a dangerous thing. Someone always pays.

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[to Ellen] Let's be honest -- men are sensitive. They don't like to be dragged anywhere. We may not like it, but we know how to play second fiddle. We're bred for it. Men can't do it. At least, not the ones worth sharing a bed with.

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[to Ellen] A man should want to be in charge. Now the trick is... making him feel like he actually is...Most men can't handle an ambitious woman. It may take you a few tries, but make sure you find one who can.

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[to Ellen] You are in this office to wait for instructions. You don't have license to think.

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[to Ellen] I want you to know that if my daughter had survived... if Julia had lived... I'd want her to be just like you.

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And Ellen... the next time I give you an assignment, just nod your head and get it done.

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[introducing Frobisher to the media] Arthur Frobisher is a great American. Recently, I've had the opportunity to get to know the private man, and I have been deeply impressed by his character and his resolve. I have come to see that he is by nature, a builder. He is an inspiring human being whose passion in life is to create, not destroy.

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[to Jill about Michael] You will break his heart. And when you do, I'll rip your face off.

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[to Joe Tobin] When I look at you all I see is guilt.

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Consider this the carrot. Believe me, you don't want the stick.

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[to Judge Riley] When I find the Tobin's money, nobody is gonna care about how I did it.

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[to Ellen] You used me...cause it's always been about ambition with you...You act like you care about the case, all that crap about your family, your sister's wedding, I fell for your bullshit. But I know you now, I see you. You are a climber, a parasite...and you are ruthless.... Just go. I want you out of my apartment...I want you out of my life.