Quotes of Movie: Anna and the King [1999]
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I never danced with an Englishwoman before, mem. Anna Leonowens: Nor I with a king. King Chulalongkorn: It is always surprising how small a part of life is taken up by meaningful moments. Most often they are over before they start although they cast a light on the future and make the person who originated them unforgettable. Anna had shined such a light on Siam. [to Anna] When a woman who has much to say says nothing, her silence can be deafening. [to Anna] Mother, what's a concubine? | |
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[to King Mongkut] Life is... precious, especially if you're a Christian and only allowed to have one. Son of teacher is forgetting I am son of King. Louis Leonowens: Son of teacher couldn't care less. Prince Chulalongkorn: You will sit somewhere else! Louis Leonowens: I will not! Anna Leonowens: Louis, remember what I told you. Louis Leonowens: I'm sorry Mother, but he started it. Prince Chulalongkorn: In my country, man never tell a woman he is sorry about anything... ever! If you had father, you would know that. Louis Leonowens: You don't have a father! You have a map! [Louis pushes the prince] Louis Leonowens: Louis! Prince Chulalongkorn: It is forbidden to touch royalty! Louis Leonowens: I didn't touch you!- I shoved you! Why don't you get one of your servants to shove me back? Moonshee, why does the king have so many wives? Moonshee, Leonowens' Indian Servant: That is an excellent question. For your mother [to Anna] If love was a choice, who would ever choose such exquisite pain? I remember my first rice festival. People come from everywhere to see king. He bless all crops, and it begin to rain. I think he was a God. Anna Leonowens: And now? Tuptim: He is also a man. I would like to know why..., if science can unravel something as beautiful as music..., why it cannot posit a solution for a schoolteacher and a king. King Mongkut: The manner in which people might understand such new possibilities is also process of evolution. Anna Leonowens: Everything in Siam has it's own time. You have the power to lead your people... King Mongkut: Now is not the time to change the way that things are done! Anna Leonowens: Well, if not now, then when? How many more people must die so that you might save face? King Chulalongkorn: She was the first English woman I had ever met. And it seemed to me she knew more about the world than anyone. But it was a world Siam was afraid would consume them. The monsoon winds had whispered her arrival like a coming storm. Some welcomed the rain, but others feared a raging flood. Still she came, unaware of the suspicion that preceded her. But it wasn't until years later, that I began to appreciate how brave she was, and how alone she must have felt. An English woman. The first I had ever met. Sir is married? Anna Leonowens: A widow. Can you please explain to me why you call me "Sir"? Interpreter: Women do not stand in the presence of His Excellency. When presented to His Majesty, you and son will remember to touch forehead to floor. Anna Leonowens: Your Excellency, although we have become better acquainted with your customs, we have certainly not forgotten our own. The Kralahome, Prime Minister: Then how will you greet him? Anna Leonowens: With the utmost respect. You are teacher? Anna Leonowens: Yes, Your Majesty, I am. King Mongkut: You do not look sufficient of age for scientific teaching. How many years have you? Anna Leonowens: Enough to know that age and wisdom do not necessarily go hand in hand, Your Majesty. [to Anna and Louis] The Royal Family: Twenty three wives, forty two concubines, fifty eight offspring, and ten more on the way. Each one unique. Each one my hope for the future. I understand your surprise. Not as many as the Emperor of China, but he did not spend half of life in monastery. King making up for lost time. Presenting original pupil and heir apparent. Prince Chulalongkorn. [to the Prince] King Mongkut: This, my son, is your new teacher. Anna Leonowens: It is a great honor, Your Highness. Heir to throne must never be involved in issue of bond-servent. It will resolve itself in time. Anna Leonowens: Like my house? The Kralahome, Prime Minister: You are learning. In my letter confirming my employment, Your Majesty, you claimed you wanted Siam to take its place among the nations of the modern world. You spoke of building something greater than yourself. A country where no man is above the law. Which is why I chose to come here. Your Majesty, I believe there has been enough insult caused by this woman who believes herself to be the equal of a man. King Mongkut: Not the equal of a man, Chao Phya. The equal of a King. [to King Mongkut] You cannot shut the world out forever. Believe me, I've tried. [to Lord Bradley] You raised your glass to him. You commended him for his vision. All the while, you were waiting to take his country from him. Why did you come back? Anna Leonowens: Because I could not imagine a Siam without you. [to King Mongkut] Your Majesty, promise me... Promise me that I will see you again. [from trailer] [to King Mongkut] General Alak: These are dangerous times, Your Majesty. A foreigners influence will be equally sore. | |
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