Mr. Gold quotes from Once Upon a Time

Mr. Gold

Two people with a common goal can do many things. Two people with a common enemy can do even more.

Mr. Gold

Cora is a very dangerous women because she doesn't have a heart. Regina is even more dangerous because she does.

Mr. Gold

Self-preservation has been a nasty habit I've had my whole life.

Mr. Gold

If I have to choose between everyone else and me, me wins every time.

Mr. Gold

You should have taken my deal.

Mr. Gold

Like I told you– this is my kingdom.

Emma

[after learning Mr. Gold planned everything that transpired during the election] Why did you do this?

Mr. Gold

We made a deal sometime back, Miss Swan. We established that you owed me a favor. I know that can be a bad feeling. Owing someone. Now that you're sheriff, I'm sure we'll find some way for you to pay back what you owe me.

Mr. Gold

Don't let these bars fool you. I'm the only one with the power around here. I'm going to be out of here in no time, and nothing between us will change.

Regina

We shall see.

Mary Margaret

I can't pay you.

Mr. Gold

I didn't ask for money.

Mary Margaret

Then why are you doing this?

Mr. Gold

Let's just say, I'm invested in your future.

Regina

You broke our deal.

Mr. Gold

I broke one deal in my life, dear, and it certainly wasn't this one.

Regina

Kathryn was supposed to die and Mary Margaret was to get the blame!

Mr. Gold

Yeah, but murder seems so much worse here, though doesn't it? You can't just turn someone into a snail and then step on them, can you?

Mr. Gold

Do my eyes deceive me or is that the look of a believer?

Emma

We need your help.

Mr. Gold

Indeed you do. It seems quite the tragic ailment has befallen our young friend. [turns to Regina] I told you magic comes with a price.

Regina

Henry shouldn't have to pay it.

Mr. Gold

No, you should, but alas, we are where we are.

Belle

Excuse me, are you Mr. Gold?

Mr. Gold

Yes, I am, but I'm afraid the shop's closed. [Turns around, realizing that the person who has entered is Belle]

Belle

I was, uh– I was told to-to find you, and– tell you that Regina locked me up.

Belle

Does– Does that mean anything to you?

Mr. Gold

[Touches Belle's shoulder] You're real. You're alive. She did this to you?

Belle

I was told you'd protect me.

Mr. Gold

[Tearing up] Yes. [Embraces Belle] Yes, I'll protect you. [Pulls away from Belle]

Belle

I'm– I'm sorry. Do– Do I know you?

Mr. Gold

[Sobbing] No. But you will.

Belle

I-I don't understand–

Mr. Gold

We're in a Land Without Magic, Belle. And I'm bringing it. Magic– is coming.

Belle

Why?

Mr. Gold

Why? Because magic– is power.

Mr. Gold

My darling Belle. You have to tell me what happened to you.

Belle

I was abducted.

Mr. Gold

[Realizes] Regina?

Belle

[Nods] She locked me away until her curse. And I've been in the asylum ever since.

Mr. Gold

For twenty-eight years. [Belle nods] All these years, you've been here– alive.

Belle

Is-Is that– Is that why you did this? Why you wanted magic? For revenge?

Mr. Gold

Oh, no. But it might come in handy.

Belle

[Upset] No. No!

Mr. Gold

[Angrily] I cannot let this stand, Belle, I will not let this stand!

Belle

Look. [Takes Mr. Gold's hands] Promise me. Promise me you won't give into your hate. Promise me you won't kill her. [Mr. Gold becomes reluctant] Promise me and we can be together.

Mr. Gold

[Caresses Belle's cheek] Sweetheart– I promise.

Mr. Gold

What can I do for you?

Emma

What you can do is tell us what you did.

Mr. Gold

I'm sorry, you're gonna have to be more specific.

David

You know damned well what we're talking about.

Mary Margaret

You double-crossed Emma, you took your potion from her...

David

And did who knows what to this town.

Emma

And worst of all, you risked Henry's life.

Mr. Gold

Well, that is quite a list of grievances, now isn't it?

Emma

Maybe I don't need answers. Maybe I just need to punch you in the face.

Mr. Gold

[Laughs] Really, dearie?

Belle

Hi.

Mr. Gold

Hey.

Belle

I, uh, went for a long walk.

Mr. Gold

I thought you didn't wanna see me.

Belle

I didn't. But I– I was worried.

Mr. Gold

Well, the beast is gone. Regina– lives.

Belle

So, uh, you didn't get what you wanted?

Mr. Gold

Well, that remains to be seen.

Belle

You, uh– You still have it. [Chuckles] My chipped cup.

Mr. Gold

[Stands up and takes the cup from Belle] There are many, many things in this shop. But this– This is the only thing I truly cherish. And now you must leave.

Belle

[Surprised] What?

Mr. Gold

You must leave, because, despite what you must hope– I'm still a monster.

Belle

[Puts her hands on Mr. Gold's shoulders] Don't you see? That's exactly the reason I have to stay.