“If it wasn't for graft, you'd get a very low type of people in politics. Men without ambition.”

William Demarest - Skeeters - The Politician

“I hear phrases thrown around like the corrupting influence of money, or the evil influence of dollars in politics, when more money is spent on the syndication rights to the Seinfeld television program, than on the whole of the last presidential election.”

Tim Blake Nelson - Danny Dalton

“Now, I am corrupt - that's right - just like the rest of you. But I am honest about it. Now, you vote for Mr. Clarence, you know exactly what you're getting.”
Brent Jennings - Mr. Clarence

“If love is right, it is the most precious gift in the world. But you must be sure - very sure - that it is right, for if it isn't, there is no worse agony, nothing more bitter, nothing more lonely to be imagined.”
Bette Davis - Henriette Deluzy-Desportes

“- Duc de Praslin: If you're unhappy Frances, I am truly sorry, but I swear I never intended you a minute's pain.
- Duchesse de Praslin: You only say that! In reality you delight in torturing me! As one day, heaven willing, I will torture you!”
Charles Boyer - Duc de Praslin
Barbara O'Neil - Duchesse de Praslin