Queen Catherine quotes from Reign

You can tell me whatever it is that's troubling you.

Queen Catherine

Because I like to make a point of telling my blackmailer everything.

I want to fight for Lola. I want to save her. I want to save what we shared before our union is damaged beyond repair.

Queen Catherine

Damaged by me? By us?

Yes.

Queen Catherine

That is the most flattering thing that you have ever said to me.

Princess Claude

Please tell me that wasn't you.

Queen Catherine

It's complicated.

Princess Claude

Honestly, Mother! How many people have you killed?!

Queen Catherine

Shhh!

The Prince of Spain came to France whole, and left with an enormous piece of wood sticking out of his skull.

Queen Catherine

That is not true. We had our finest surgeon remove it.

Princess Claude

You don't want me to marry Martel either?

Queen Catherine

I had his father killed. Do you think I want him rising in station?

Queen Catherine

A daughter joining her mother for an evening stroll is hardly a crime.

Princess Claude

No, but murder is!

Queen Catherine

The tears might be a bit much.

Princess Claude

The tears are real!

Queen Catherine

Charles, if I could have a moment.

King Charles

Not now, I need some air.

Queen Catherine

Well, you can breathe while I talk.

I've received word from my husband, King Philip.

Queen Catherine

I'm aware who you married, Leeza, you don't have to keep saying it.

King Charles

I'll take it under advisement.

Queen Catherine

You'll take what under advisement? What, you're just going to mouth kingly words?!

What exactly is Leeza's grudge against you?

Queen Catherine

That I was a terrible mother. I mean, all my children say that, but in Leeza's case, she's right.

Having a disability doesn't disqualify a skilled applicant, not in Spain, and not here.

Queen Catherine

Yes, Spain is known for its equality and compassion. The Inquisition taught everyone that.

Princess Claude

You poisoned a blind man?

Queen Catherine

He wasn't blind until I poisoned him. Don't make it sound so cruel.

What about the shame you've brought to this family? Not to mention this country and to God himself?!

Queen Catherine

Enough! God himself has seen much worse and survived.

I must admit, since first hearing of it, I have given a great deal of thought to Claude in a nunnery.

Queen Catherine

Why is that?

Because it arouses me.