Once Upon a Time (TV Series)

The Queen Is Dead (2013)

Rena Sofer: Queen Eva

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Quotes 

• [young Snow has reprimanded servant Johanna for a breach of etiquette, to the displeasure of her mother] 

  Queen Eva : I thought I raised you better than that, Snow. It doesn't matter whether one is a servant or royalty. Everyone in the kingdom deserves our love and respect.

  Young Snow White : But she took my tiara...

  Queen Eva : She apologized. And it isn't yours yet. -... - My dear, we are all the same.

  Young Snow White : But I thought we were royals.

  Queen Eva : We are. But that doesn't make us better than anyone else. The upcoming ball, for instance. Can you tell me what it's for?

  Young Snow White : It's to honor me, on my birthday.

  Queen Eva : No. It's for you to honor them, by showing them you'll be a kind and benevolent leader when that time comes.

  [she asks Johanna to hand her Snow's tiara] 

  Queen Eva : When you're crowned with this, on your birthday, it'll be a symbol that you will always hold goodness in your heart, and rule justly. Now do you understand?

  Young Snow White : I do, Mother.

• Young Snow White : Please... don't leave me.

  Queen Eva : As long as you hold the spirit of goodness in your heart, I shall never leave you.

  [she dies] 

• Young Snow White : I went to the Blue Fairy, and begged her to help, to save you with magic. But what she gave me? It... it was dark magic - a candle that could restore your life... by taking away someone else's. It was the only way. But I couldn't do it. I'm sorry. I could've healed you. But I was too afraid.

  [she sobs] 

  Queen Eva : Snow, that wasn't fear. That was strength. Strength... to resist darkness. I am so proud of you.