Alicia Florrick quotes from The Good Wife

Kalinda

You know what I don't get? Why you stood by him. I would've stuck a knife in his heart.

Alicia

I always thought I would, too. When I heard about those other scandals, the other wives... I thought: how can you allow yourself to be used like that? And then it happened and I was... unprepared.

Kalinda

Hey, ever heard the whole thing?

Alicia

No.

Kalinda

You're the only one who hasn't.

Mr. Florrick, what would you say to someone bringing unsubstantiated sexual charges against a public figure just in order to gain an advantage?

Alicia

You want to know what I would say?

I would.

Alicia

I would say you're trying to change the subject from rape.

Alicia

I think you're looking for justice, Christy. And sometimes justice comes in a form we don't expect. If you take this money, the settlement will be know to the two people that matter most, you and him.

I'm sorry, no. He'll know how much it cost to rape somebody and get away with it, that's all. This is about him admitting that he did this to me.

Alicia

So, what's your point? A call girl can't get raped?

Kalinda

Yes, that's my point, thanks. Look, she lied to us, why believe her now?

Alicia

Because she walked away of half a million dollars. And when did she ever lie to us?

Kalinda

You know, the more you bond with these clients, less helpful you are.

Childs

And you're telling me your husband had nothing to do with this?

Alicia

Mr. Childs, my law firm is bringing on a civil action, that's all.

Childs

Designed to embarrass my office and make it look like I don't care about a rape victim.

Alicia

A happy coincidence?

Childs

I understand the need to blame someone for your husband's downfall, but I didn't release that sex tape to hurt you or your family. I have kids, too. And you should know I was holding back. I had more to release about your husband, a lot more. Disturbing things, but out of compassion I held back.

Alicia

Mr. Childs, if you have something to show me, just do it, okay? Cause the one thing I don't have time for these days is empty threats.

Alicia

You thought it was a good idea to send me a hooker to represent?

Peter

No, I thought it was a good idea to send you a rape victim.

Kalinda

Not that I mind it, but since when did you become me?

Alicia

You didn't believe her, I did.

Kalinda

Maybe she is telling the truth.

Alicia

I don't understand.

Kalinda

You're in a good company.

[after Will introduces her to Alicia in the hotel lobby] Ask for a view of the lake. It's beautiful at night. :[she walks away]

Alicia

She thinks we're getting a room.

Will

Yep.

Alicia

Now they all think we're getting a room.

Will

[he turns around to see Marlena's group of friends] You're worried?

Alicia

You?

Will

We could do worse.

Childs

Must be hard to lose, Mrs. Florrick.

Alicia

Not if it forces you to prosecute.

Childs

I'm coming out of this with a case I'll win, and you're coming out with a loss. Nice job.

I remember you being way cooler than this.

Alicia

Oh, I'm sorry to disappoint you.

You didn't have to drive all the way out here. You could've called.

Alicia

I could've. But a boy I saw grow up asked for my help. And his mother used to be a friend.

Alicia

His mother was my first friend in Highland Park.

Kalinda

Oh, yeah?

Alicia

Well, and the first person to stop talking to me.