“Living alone has its compensations. Heaven knows it's marvelous being able to spread out in bed like a swastika.”

Lucile Watson - Mrs. Morehead

“- Religious Man: Son, you're at a turning point in your life.
- Sonny Burns: Then let me take the fucking turn myself!”
Jerry Panatieri - Religious Man
Jeremy Davies - Sonny Burns

“They can't imprison your mind. And that's why I want you to learn to read. I want you to have your own life!”

Sophie Marceau - Elisabeth Laurier

“You earn your independence. You don't take it at the expense of others.”
Judith Ivey - Blanche

“- Jonathan Safran Foer: What is it?
- Alex: Soviets.
- Jonathan Safran Foer: What happened?
- Alex: Independence.”

Elijah Wood - Jonathan Safran Foer
Eugene Hutz - Alex