Beauty and the Beast (1987–1990)

Ron Perlman: Vincent

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• Father : [referring to Vincent's relationship with Catherine]  I sometimes feel that I'm standing on the bank of a raging river watching you try to swim across. How can I not worry? I'd be a fool. And yet, Vincent, sometimes I have to marvel at your courage.

  Vincent : Catherine swims across that river as well. She faces the same dangers, shows the same courage. And in many ways the toll on her is even greater.

  Father : You really think that's so?

  Vincent : On the other side of the river there is no one standing on the bank watching. On her side of the river there is no one praying for a safe passage. On her side of the river, Father, there is no one but Catherine.

  Father : Then I shall stand watch, and pray, for both of you.

• [opening credits narration] 

  Vincent : This is where the wealthy and the powerful rule. It is her world... a world apart from mine. Her name... is Catherine. From the moment I saw her, she captured my heart with her beauty, her warmth, and her courage. I knew then, as I know now, she would change my life... forever.

  Catherine Chandler : He comes from a secret place, far below the city streets, hiding his face from strangers, safe from hate and harm. He brought me there to save my life... and now, wherever I go, he is with me, in spirit. For we have a bond stronger than friendship or love. And although we cannot be together, we will never, ever be apart.

• Vincent : You'd sacrificed so much.

  Catherine Chandler : I would sacrifice everything for you.

• [season 3 voiceover narration] 

  Vincent : In this city of night, in this city of millions, there are countless stories. This is one, of two lovers who shared a bond that changed their lives forever. It is my story. How compassion opened my heart to a world where goodness and truth were stronger than hate or fear. Then... one day, she was taken from me by the forces of evil she had battled so bravely. And now, alone with her memory, yet armed with her courage, I have sworn to fight those who would kill or harm or destroy in the hope that one day, I will find what all men seek to find: my destiny.

• Vincent : Catherine, I don't know what will happen now.

  Catherine Chandler : You must promise me one thing; that you'll share it with me. Whatever happens, whatever comes.

  Vincent : Whatever happens, whatever comes... know that I love you.

• Vincent : Can I lead you through the dark?

  Catherine Chandler : There is no darkness, Vincent, when you're with me.