Belle quotes from Once Upon a Time

Belle

You're a coward, Rumplestiltskin. And no matter how thick you make your skin, that doesn't change.

Rumplestiltskin

I'm not a coward, dearie. It's quite simple, really... my power means more to me than you.

Belle

No. No, it doesn't. You just don't think I can love you. Now you've made your choice. And you're going to regret it. Forever. And all you have... is an empty heart. And a chipped cup.

Belle

You're in love.

That's impossible. Dwarves can't fall in love.

Belle

Trust me. I know love, and you're in it.

What's it like?

Belle

It's the most wonderful and amazing thing in the world. Love is hope. It fuels our dreams, and if you're in it, you need to enjoy it because love doesn't always last forever.

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.

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.

Belle

You have wolf hearing too?

Granny

It's not all it's cracked up to be. Especially when you run a hotel.

Belle

Mr. Gold. I told you before... I don't remember you.

Mr. Gold

I know, I know. It's just… Sweetheart, I'm… I'm dying.

Belle

Oh. I'm … I'm so sorry.

Mr. Gold

I know that your confused about who you are. Now I'm going to tell you. You are a hero who helped her people. You are a beautiful woman who loved an ugly man. Really, really loved me. You find goodness in others, and, when it's not there, you create it. You make me want to go back. Back to the best version of me. And that never happened before. So when you look in the mirror and you don't know who you are, that's who you are.

Belle

Rumplestiltskin, this thing we have, it's...it's never been easy. I've... I've lost you so many times. I've lost you to darkness, to weakness, and finally, to death. But now I realize... I realize that I have not spent my life losing you. I've spent my life finding you.

Belle, when we met, I wasn't just unloved and unloving. I was an enemy of love. Love only brought me pain. My walls were up. But you brought them down. You brought me home. You brought life into my life and chased away all the darkness. And I vow to you I will never forget the distance between what I was and what I am. I owe more to you than I can ever say. How you can see the man behind the monster I will never know.

Belle

But that monster is gone. And the man beneath him may be flawed, but we all are. And I love you for it. Sometimes the best book has the dustiest jacket. And sometimes the best teacup is chipped.

Belle

One wrong move, and you'll be hopping out of here as toads. Are you here to try kidnapping me again?

Cruella

Did we do that? They all blur together.

Belle

The Underworld?

Mr. Gold

I'll only be gone for a day. Just long enough to retrieve Hook.

Belle

I– I don't understand. Why you?

Mr. Gold

Because, Belle, I'm the only who's been there. Plus, my blood can summon the ferry.

Belle

Just come back to me.

Mr. Gold

I always do.

Peter Pan

[Appears behind Gold] Looking for something?

Mr. Gold

[Turns to face Pan] Peter Pan. I certainly wasn't looking for you.

Peter Pan

Oh, come on, son, don't be like that. Aren't you glad to see your dear old father?

Mr. Gold

Well, just because you, uh, sired me– that doesn't make you my father. [Steps out from behind the counter, then stops in front of his father] Step aside.

Peter Pan

[Moves aside] Keep looking for as long as you like. But down here, this is my shop– and you won't find anything unless I want you to.

Mr. Gold

Be careful with your threats.

Peter Pan

Or what? You'll kill me again? Maybe it's time to put the past behind us. This is what you're looking for, right?

Peter Pan

Go on. Take it.

Mr. Gold

How generous. How many strings are attached?

Peter Pan

No strings. Rumple, I meant what I said before I died. I– I do want to start over.

Mr. Gold

Never gonna happen. I sent you here for a reason.

Peter Pan

I miss the world above, the tastes, the smells.

Mr. Gold

Sorry. You can't go back.

Peter Pan

Not unless I trade places with a living soul. And those people you came down with, they are not your friends, and they are living– for now. Maybe one of them doesn't make the trip back– but your dear old dad does.

Mr. Gold

Not interested.

Peter Pan

Not yet. But– [Picks up the potion] –this one's on the house for today. [Holds out the potion for his son to take] A gesture of goodwill– from a father to his son.

Her Handsome Hero... Interesting. Wouldn't have picked you for a fan of cheap romance.

Belle

No! No. This is not like that. This book is about compassion and forgiveness– the things that truly make a hero.

When we met, I told you I was a difficult man to love. But more than that, I think I think I'm a man no one can love. But this son... With him, I can start over. Maybe he can love me.

Belle

Not like this. Don't give up, Rumple. I never wanted you to be perfect. I just wanted you to try.

I have. And look what's happened. I've only ever pushed you away. Now, uh, I... I'm afraid all I really have is this. Magic.

Belle

And it may get you your son. But you know there's a price. You won't just push me away again. You'll lose me forever. Is that a price that you're willing to pay?

Belle

Rumple?

Mr. Gold

[Relieved] Belle.

Belle

Yeah. I'm awake. The curse is broken.

Mr. Gold

When I killed her.

Belle

[Looks down at Fiona's ashes] You killed your mother? [Gold nods. She looks up at him] Where– Where's Gideon?

Mr. Gold

I don't know. Still under her control. But I think I know who to ask: [Pulls out his phone and makes a call] Henry.

Belle

C-Can you stop him?

Mr. Gold

I don't intend to stop him. I intend to save him.