Ellen Parsons quotes from Damages

Ellen

So how is Michael doing anyway?

Patty

He is used to be doing quite well without me.

Ellen

Well, that would make sense, you always said you are a terrible mother. [smiles]

Patty

So you are not upset that I replaced you.

Ellen

Patty, you hired someone. You didn't replace me.

Tom

I'll tell Patty.

Ellen

No, don't. And if she finds out, blame it on me.

Tom

I can't do that.

Ellen

What is she gonna do, fire me?

Patty

(to Ellen) if you back down, even once, you'll never win any of the cases that you believe in.

Ellen

(to Patty): You want someone you can manipulate, someone like Tom, who'll give you their life while you sit on your throne. You know what your problem is Patty? You chose winning over everything: your husband, your son, me...all you have in your life is your next case. There's nothing else.

Patty

(chuckles) You think success made me lonely? Failure is Lonely.

Patty

(to Ellen): You are an ungrateful child, and you are in for a rude awakening.