Downton Abbey (TV Series)

Episode #6.8 (2015)

Maggie Smith: Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham

Quotes 

• Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : Don't worry. I believe in rules and traditions and playing our part. But there is something else.

  Lady Mary Crawley : And what is that, pray?

  Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : I believe in love. I mean, brilliant careers, rich lives, are seldom led without just an element of love.

  Lady Mary Crawley : Oh, Granny. You do surprise me.

  Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham : Oh, I am glad. So climbing all those stairs wasn't wasted.