“The Handmaid's Tale” quotes

“In the days of evil and anarchy you had freedom to, now you are granted freedom from. Don't underrate it.”
Victoria Tennant - Aunt Lydia

“You are the lucky ones. You are going to serve God and country. I pronounce you handmaids.”

Victoria Tennant - Aunt Lydia

“We pledge allegiance to the Bible. The Old Testament shall be our sole and only Constitution.”
J. Michael Hunter - Preacher

“This place is a nuthouse.”

Elizabeth McGovern - Moira

“Oh God, make me fruitful.”
Victoria Tennant - Aunt Lydia

“I want to see as little of you as possible. If I get trouble, I give trouble right back.”

Faye Dunaway - Serena Joy

“Remember, hands and feet we don't need in our business.”
Elizabeth McGovern - Moira

“- Moira: What they get you for?
- Kate: We tried to cross the border. You?
- Moira: Gender Treachery. I like girls.
- Kate: My God! They could've sent you to the colonies for that.
- Moira: They don't send you to the colonies if your ovaries are still jumping.”
Elizabeth McGovern - Moira
Natasha Richardson - Kate