“Don’t be defeatist, dear. It’s very middle class.” Violet Crawley to Edith, S2E8
--- This one is perhaps my absolute favorite.


“Sir Richard, life is a game in which the player must appear ridiculous.” Violet Crawley, Last Episode, Christmas at Downton Abbey.

“1920. Is it to be believed? I feel as old as Methuselah.” Violet Crawley, Last Episode, Christmas at Downton Abbey.

This one from Lady Grantham
“I’m an American, I don’t share your English hatred of comfort.” Cora Crawley to Lord Grantham, S2E6

This one from Lord Grantham
“I want a good man for you, a brave man. Find a cowboy in the Middle West and bring him back to shake us up a bit.” Robert Crawley to daughter Mary. Last Episode, Christmas at Downton Abbey.