“Order is the barrier that holds back the flood of death. We must all of us on this train of life remain in our allotted station. We must each of us occupy our preordained particular position. Would you wear a shoe on your head? Of course you wouldn't wear a shoe on your head.”

Tilda Swinton - Mason

“- Exercise Instructress: Let's begin with posture. A lady always enters a room erect.
- Mrs. Howard Fowler - Sylvia: Most of my friends exit horizontally.”
Ann Morriss - Exercise Instructress
Rosalind Russell - Mrs. Howard Fowler - Sylvia

“- Becky O'Shea: Give me a J. Give me a U. Give me A.
- Danny O'Shea: Is that lipstick?
- Becky O'Shea: No. It's a cherry tootsie pop.”

Shawna Waldron - Becky O'Shea
Rick Moranis - Danny O'Shea

“If there was a car crash ten blocks away, that window washer up there could probably see it. Now, that doesn't mean he's God, or even smarter than we are. But from where he's sitting, he can see a little further down the road.”
Alan Bates - Alexander Leek

“- John Cutter: I'm the good guy, I'm the head of security.
- Chief Biggs: In my position what would you do? If you were me what would you do?
- John Cutter: Kill myself.”

Wesley Snipes - John Cutter
Ernie Lively - Chief Biggs