Quo Vadis (1951)
Patricia Laffan: Poppaea
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Quotes
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Poppaea : [as Marcus enters] As usual your entrance is proud and aloof.
Vinicius : I came proudly as fast as my hands and knees will carry me.
Poppaea : And as always, sardonic and unassailable.
Vinicius : So happily, so unassailable? I've never been so readily expertly vanquished in my life.
Poppaea : I believe everything except the word vanquished.
Poppaea : [Suggestively while taking wine] I should like to vanquish you Marcus.
Vinicius : Like the spider who eats her mate when he is no longer a necessity?
Poppaea : [Suggestively] Mmm-Hmmm - Something like that.
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Emperor Nero : [as Vinicius and the other soldiers march past] Come closer. Look. They march as they fight: strong, brave, relentless... our unconquerable children. We must take them to our breast.
Poppaea : [Obviously attracted to Vinicius and interpreting the double-entendre literally] Yes, my lord.
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Poppaea : It is foolish to kill those you hate, because once dead they are beyond pain.
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Poppaea : I've always found conflict between man and woman a waste of time. It consumes so much - so much vitality.
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Poppaea : I'm a priestess of Amon and you are the serpent. Therefore, poison is in your mouth. And I have a taste for poison, Marcus.
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Poppaea : I consoled myself with the thought of your death. I fondled your bodiless head running my fingers through your hair, making you smile and frown.
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Poppaea : My lord, have I ever disappointed you in conceiving new delights? New thrills?
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Poppaea : You seem sad and restless, my little black friend. But do not grieve. I promise you a rare playmate for your lonely horns to fondle and caress.