Queen Catherine quotes from Reign

Queen Catherine

Well, I may be cooped up in a castle, but never forget, my reach is far.

Queen Catherine

I knew it was a matter of time before Condé showed his true colors. I should have poisoned him when I had the chance!

Queen Catherine

I won't be needing a teary farewell, as I'm staying in the castle as long as you are.

Queen Catherine

I ease my fears because they're mine, because they matter. I'm a woman. I won't accept what that means anymore. I won't bow to a lover. I was forced to do that once for a king. But you are most certainly not a king.

Queen Catherine

If we die, it is at her hands. And if we live, I will never forgive her for this!

Queen Catherine

The moment Condé became your lover, he needed to die. Even he understood that.

Queen Catherine

Ruling requires that your hands be drenched in blood.

Queen Catherine

Men don't like taking orders from women. They can barely stand speaking to them.

Queen Catherine

Who cares about right or wrong if you're dead?

Queen Catherine

He knows I speak the truth. You've lost, Mary.

Queen Catherine

I'm Catherine de Medici, Queen Mother of France. Maybe you've heard of me.

Queen Catherine

I don't have much to live for these days, but I can still die for my children.

Queen Catherine

Withdraw your offer, or I will burn Elizabeth's name to the ground.

Queen Catherine

Get ready to charm, darling.

Queen Catherine

I would never want to ascend to power if it meant losing you. For what is France without my Francis?