The Appearance of the Law

"The appearance of the law must be upheld, especially when it's being broken."
William 'Boss' Tweed (Jim Broadbent), Gangs of New York (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Fading Memories

“Memories are meant to fade. They're designed that way for a reason.”
Lornette 'Mace" Mason (Angela Bassett), Strange Days

A Glimpse of Real Life

"You gave me my first glimpse of a real life. Then you asked me to go on with the false one. No one can endure that."
Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis), The Age of Innocence

The Definition of Discretion

"What is discretion but dishonesty dressed up in a little good breeding?"
Cole Porter (Kevin Kline), De-Lovely: The Cole Porter Story