Quotes from Octavia Spencer movies and TV shows

Wanda: I told him to take the train. I told him to catch the bart. I didn't know they were gonna hurt my baby. I should've just let him drive. I should've let him drive, but I wanted to keep him safe. You gotta let me hug him. Please, let me hug him. Please. Please! He didn't like to be alone.

Roberta Taylor: And I'm supposed to believe you know what you're doing. You couldn't even find a white lawyer.

Roberta Taylor: If anybody takes that baby away, I'll smother you in your sleep.

Minny Jackson: Eat my shit.
Hilly Holbrook: Excuse me!
Minny Jackson: I said eat... My... Shit.
Hilly Holbrook: Have you lost your mind?
Minny Jackson: No, ma'am but you is about to. 'Cause you just did.

Celia Foote: They don't hate me. They hate what I did.
Minny Jackson: They hate you 'cause they think you white trash.

Vivian Mitchell: Despite what you may think, I have nothing against y'all.
Dorothy Vaughan: I know, I know you probably believe that.

Dorothy Vaughan: Separate and equal are two different things. Just 'cause it's the way, doesn't make it right, understand?

Officer Avel: Last name?
The Manticore: Manticore.
Officer Avel: First name?
The Manticore: The.

Papa: When you focus on pain, you lose sight of me.

Papa: Pain robs you of joy, and the capacity to love.

Papa: Love always leaves a mark.

Strickland: [to Elisa] What'd you say to me?
Elisa: [Signing] F - U - C - K
Strickland: What is she saying?
Elisa: Y - O - U
Zelda: Uh, I, I didn't catch it.
Strickland: [pointing at Elisa] what is SHE saying?
Zelda: She is saying "Thank you".

Emily Stanton: I'll do everything in my power to keep you safe. I'm doing this for my parents, for my city.