The Remains of the Day Quotes with Sound Clips - page 2

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A selection of the most important quotes from The Remains of the Day (1993 film), featuring short sound bites.

Actors: Anthony Hopkins (Mr Stevens), Emma Thompson (Miss Kenton), Christopher Reeve (Congressman Jack Lewis)

3 more actors, Hugh Grant (Reginald Cardinal), James Fox (Lord Darlington), Michael Lonsdale (Dupont d'Ivry)

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11 And, also, what I'm trying to say is that, with the arrival of spring we shall see a most remarkable and profound change in all these surroundings, sir.

— Mr Stevens (Anthony Hopkins)

12 I am telling you, if you dismiss my girls tomorrow, it will be wrong! A sin, as any sin ever was one!

Miss Kenton (Emma Thompson)

13 I told him... I had my eye on him as a possible under-butler in a year or so. But... No, Mr. Charlie knows best.

— Mr Stevens (Anthony Hopkins)

14 It's one of the advantages and privileges of being born English that you can express your opinion freely. And voting in a member of Parliament, or vote him out. That's what we fought Hitler for in...
15 Look at that smile on your face. That tells an interesting story in itself. Wouldn't you say so?

Miss Kenton (Emma Thompson)

16 That's all my high principles are worth. I'm ashamed of myself.

Miss Kenton (Emma Thompson)

17 Will you permit me once again to sing your praises? Let me state that when you left us to get married no housekeeper ever manage to reach your high standard in any department.

— Mr Stevens (Anthony Hopkins)

18 You know what I like best about your papers over here? These obituaries. Every son of a gun gets this stately funeral oration. It's not an art we have in United States. -Indeed, sir.

— Congressman Jack Lewis (Christopher Reeve)

19 A good son. Proud of you. I hope I've been a good father to you. Tried my best.
20 And what about money? -We don't have any. But who cares?

Miss Kenton (Emma Thompson)

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