“They respect but one law - the law of fear. I expect you to carry out whatever orders I give, whenever I give them.”

Charles Laughton - Bligh

“I wouldn't presume to teach you feminine psychology, but I might add, very humbly of course... that if a woman is asked to do something, she's more apt to obey than when she's commanded.”

Loretta Young - Claire Blake

“I know what this is about, you're a woman and you're afraid of becoming obsolete. You're at an age when men are starting to notice younger girls and it's freaking you out.”

Jon Favreau - Adam Levy

“- Sir William Cecil: Forgive me, Madam, but you are only a woman...
- Elizabeth I: I may be a woman but if I choose I have the heart of a man! I am my father's daughter. I am not afraid of anything.”
Richard Attenborough - Sir William Cecil
Cate Blanchett - Elizabeth I

“I am not ready to have this baby! Fine, wheel me in if you want! My legs are staying closed!”

Rene Russo - Lorna Cole