Gaston

"The village looks to me for guidance and protection."

"Books are a waste of time for a woman like Belle."

"I've never doubted myself, and I never will."

"My charm is legendary; ask anyone in the province."

"A man of action gets what he wants; a dreamer gets nothing."

"Belle will forget that Beast once she's with me."

"I am the measure by which all other men are judged."

"No one's arm is as strong as Gaston's; no one's brain as hot!"

"I don't understand how Belle can prefer a monster to me."

"Leadership requires a strong hand and a strong body."

"That bookish girl needs someone practical like me."

"I've never backed down from a challenge, and I never will."

"The world respects strength and physical prowess."

"Belle would be the perfect wife—she just needs convincing."

"I can lift a dozen men; what other proof of greatness do you need?"

"Hunting teaches a man everything he needs to know about life."

"Belle's stubbornness will fade once she realizes she's mine."

"I am the most sought-after bachelor in France."

"That Beast has put some kind of spell on her mind."

"A real man doesn't read—a real man acts."

"Belle will be my wife, and everyone will envy me for it."

"I am incapable of failure; I've never failed at anything."

"The strong survive; the weak are left behind."

"I don't need permission to take what I want."

"Belle's beauty is matched only by her stubbornness."

"I'm the hero this village has been waiting for."

"Every man should have my confidence and my looks."

"Belle's refusal only makes me want her more."

"I am the standard by which all men should measure themselves."

"A woman should appreciate a man of my caliber."