Justine quotes from Penny Dreadful

Lily

All men are slaves to their appetites.

Justine

Even Dorian?

Lily

Dorian is an exceptional creature.

Justine

He's a man.

Lily

But unlike all others.

Justine

I've never known a man who didn't want to fuck me or beat me. Can you say different?

Justine

Ever so charming, aren't you? All charm, and nothing but. There may come a day when that ain't enough.

Dorian

And are you to choose that day?

Justine

You wanted a killer. You got one. Can't go back now.

Dorian

Listen, child. I can toss you out like the baggage you are whenever it pleases me. And don't think for one moment your tiresome Sapphic escapades shock me. You think you're bold? You think you know sin? You're still learning the language. I wrote the bloody book. [grabs her by the throat] You want to play with me, kitten? Then show me your claws!

Dorian

In my time, I have seen a thousand Lilys. Beating their breasts, burning too bright and too wild. I understand she dazzled you, but she's gone now. Trust me when I tell you, you are lucky. You have glimpsed liberty, and that is more than most ever know. Go back to your short little life, or build a new one. I don't care in the slightest.

Justine

I can't go back. I can't live that way again.

Dorian

You will be surprised with what one can live with.

Justine

I won't go back.

Dorian

The choice isn't yours to make, child.

Justine

But it is. I would rather die here on my feet than live a lifetime on my knees.

Dorian

Do you mean that? As you wish.