Mother Gothel

"Imagination is your best friend as long as it doesn't lead you away."

"Faith in me is faith in your survival."

"Leadership means knowing when to control and when to tighten the grip."

"History will forget you, and that's for the best."

"The truth about love is that it's always a cage, even a golden one."

"War with the outside will consume you; I'm your only refuge."

"Money is power, and I've used it to keep you exactly where I want you."

"Nature is beautiful, but humans in nature are monsters."

"Technology is wonderful for keeping people in touch—or keeping them away."

"Literature is full of false promises that ruin lives."

"Science cannot explain why a mother must do what she does."

"Your laughter is music only when it's directed at what I've chosen."

"Everyone wants something from you; at least I'm honest about it."

"I've been taking care of you for eighteen years, and this is how you repay me?"

"The world is dark and selfish and cruel. Without me, you wouldn't survive a day out there."

"You can't ever leave this tower, no matter what."

"I'm not a bad person, I'm just practical."

"Everything I do, I do for you."

"Your hair is what keeps me young, and you must never take that for granted."

"Trust is a luxury we cannot afford."

"Mother knows best—always remember that."

"The world outside will only hurt you and use you."

"You're ungrateful after everything I've sacrificed."

"My love for you is the greatest love of all."

"Never let anyone tell you otherwise—you belong with me."

"You're too naive to understand the dangers that lurk beyond these walls."

"I gave up everything for you, and you owe me obedience."

"Dreams are dangerous things that lead to ruin."

"Your beauty is a curse that others will exploit."

"Happiness only exists within this tower, with me."