Dogville (2003)
Paul Bettany: Tom Edison
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Quotes
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Tom : Two people only hurt each other if they doubt the love they have for one another.
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Grace : What? What is it?
Tom : A man can't really be blamed for being scared, now can he?
Grace : No.
Tom : No. I was scared, Grace. I used you and I am sorry. I'm stupid, I am, maybe even arrogant sometimes.
Grace : You are, Tom.
Tom : Although using people is not very charming, I think you have to agree that this - specific illustration has surpassed all expectations. It says so much about being human! It's been painful, but I think you'll also have to agree it's been edifying, wouldn't you say?
Grace : Not now, Tom. Not now.
[Grace walks away and reenters The Big Man's car]
Grace : If there is any town this world would be better without, this is it.
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[after being left the "last man standing"]
Tom : Bingo, Grace, bingo. I have to tell you, your illustration, it beat the hell out of mine. It's frightening, yes, but so clear. Do you think I can allow myself to use it as a inspiration in my writing?
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Tom : I think if Dogville had any significant symbolic meaning it wouldn't have an ordinary name like Dogville.
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[Tom offers a piece of bread to Grace]
Tom : You want to eat? You must be hungry.
Grace : I can't. I don't deserve that bread. I stole that bone. I've never stolen anything before. So now, now I have to punish myself. I was raised to be arrogant. So, I... I had to teach myself these things.
Tom : Well, it may be for your education. Grace, in this town... In these times... It's very impolite not to eat what's set before you.