Viridiana (1961)

Silvia Pinal: Viridiana

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Quotes 

• Viridiana : I'd prefer not to see the outside world again.

• Viridiana : I know my own weakness, and whatever I do will be humble. But, however little it is, I want to do it alone.

• Don Jaime : You're spoiling me. What will I do when I'm alone again?

  Viridiana : You choose to be alone.

• [first lines] 

  Mother Superior : Sister Viridiana. Your uncle sent word that he can't come to see you take your vows.

  Viridiana : Very well, Mother.

  Mother Superior : You seem unconcerned.

  Viridiana : I hardly know him. I only met him once, years ago.

  Mother Superior : He invites you to visit him.

  Viridiana : I'd rather not leave the convent.

  Mother Superior : I'm afraid he's in poor health. He's your only relative. You should bid him farewell before taking your vows. You will never see him again.

• Viridiana : Mother Superior ordered me to come.

  Don Jaime : Do I mean so little to you that she had to order you to come?

  Viridiana : Frankly, yes. I'm not a good liar, Uncle. I respect you and I'm grateful for your material support. But beyond that...

  Don Jaime : No affection.

  Viridiana : None.

• Rita : I saw you in your nightgown.

  Viridiana : What? Is that true?

  Rita : Yes, Yes, I saw you.

  Moncho : Don't listen. She's a little liar.

  Rita : It's true! It's true! When she was dressing, her hairpins fell out, and she picked them up.

  Viridiana : How did you see me?

  Rita : From the terrace.

  Viridiana : It's wicked to spy on people. You shouldn't do that.

• Moncho : Don't be afraid, miss. Shall I guide your hand? Give it a pull.

  Viridiana : No, I can't.

• Don Jaime : We must do something special tonight as a farewell.

  Viridiana : [grabs an apple offered by Jorge and takes a bite]  Whatever you wish.

  Don Jaime : I'd like to ask you an innocent favor, but one that means a lot to me.

  Viridiana : Today I can refuse you nothing.

  Don Jaime : So you'll do what I request?

  Viridiana : You have only to ask.

  [takes another bite of the apple] 

• Don Jaime : You're so much like your aunt, even in the way you walk.

  Viridiana : You've told me before.

  Don Jaime : There! Even your voice is like hers.

• Don Jaime : I had to force you. It was the only way to have you in my arms.

  Viridiana : You're lying.

  Don Jaime : No, it's true. I made you mine while you slept.

• Viridiana : Hail Mary, full of grace. And blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

• Jorge : How can you enjoy living like this and spending so much time alone?

  Viridiana : I'm not like you. You have your wife.

  Jorge : She's not my wife. I don't need anyone's blessing to live with a woman.

• Viridiana : If you must come again, please know first and wait till I tell you to enter.

• Viridiana : Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me.