The Remains of the Day

"Perhaps I have been too rigid in my thinking."

"One must accept the hand one has been dealt."

"A butler's professionalism must be maintained at all times."

"I suppose it is too late to make amends."

"The world moves on whether one is prepared or not."

"One cannot afford to examine one's motives too closely."

"There is much to be said for a well-ordered household."

"It seems such a short time has elapsed."

"One has served as best one could manage."

"Perhaps now is the time for a fresh start."

"A professional relationship must remain distinct and separate."

"One must learn to live with one's regrets."

"Propriety is a matter of great importance in service."

"I have been presented with an opportunity to reconsider."

"It is a curious thing to contemplate one's life in retrospect."

"One cannot simply turn back the clock."

"A butler must be able to anticipate his employer's needs."

"The mistakes one makes are one's own responsibility."

"Sentiment is a luxury a butler cannot afford."

"I have devoted my life to serving this household."

"One has to admire a man of principle."

"Bantering is not entirely without value."

"The evening has come to pass almost before one has noticed."

"One must accept responsibility for one's own actions."

"I cannot pretend to have played a particularly distinguished part."

"Dignity is not something one can simply assume."

"It is too late to start questioning the foundations now."

"Perhaps I have been guilty of misjudging a situation."

"One must be willing to admit when one has been mistaken."

"The world has turned considerably more complicated than once it was."