Melancholia * Quotes

"I smile, and I smile, and I smile."

Justine: "The earth is evil. We don't need to grieve for it."
Claire: "What?"
Justine: "Nobody will miss it."

"Life is only on Earth. And not for long."

"Hold my hand. Close your eyes."

John: "You'd better be goddamn happy."
Justine: "Yes, I should be. I really should be."
John: "Do you have any idea how much this party cost me? A ballpark figure?"
Justine: "No. I don't. Should I?"
John: "Yes, I think you should. A great deal of money. A huge amount of money. In fact for most people, an arm and a leg."
Justine: "I hope you feel it's well spent."
John: "Well, that depends whether or not we have a deal."
Justine: "A deal?"
John: "Yes, a deal. That you be happy."
Justine: "Yes, of course. Of course we have a deal."

John: "Gaby, I'm sorry to disturb you, but we're ready to cut the cake."
Gaby: "When Justine took her first crap on the potty, I wasn't there. When she had her first sexual intercourse, I wasn't there. So give me a break, please, with all your fucking rituals."

"I myself hate marriages. Especially when they involve some of my closest family members."