10 Best Quotes From ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

1.

“Muffins mean yes. I spread the word. I asked if anyone would help get children out. I thought they’d all say no.” – Rita

“We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” – June

2.

“You said you weren’t gonna be any trouble.” – Commander Lawrence

“Yeah, I lied.” – June

3.

“We’re going on an adventure. You know that? We’re going to a beautiful island where the sky is blue and the water is clear. It’s called Hawaii. It’s your country. You’re gonna love it. Oh, do you hear that sweetie? Do you hear the baby? There’s another baby here, do you wanna go see the baby?” – June

“Hi, June.” – Serena

“Hi, Serena.” – June

“You got a diaper?” – Serena

4.

“May God make me worthy.” – Emily

“Super.” – Commander Lawrence

5.

“Fight for your freedom! Don’t let the bastards grind you down!” – June

6.

“Well, this is a fine mess, isn’t it?” – June

“Well, the world’s a mess.” – Nick

“You know what I wish, though? I wish the world would just go away. Just for a little bit.” – June

“Do me a favor and tell Nicole that I love her? Tell her I miss her and that I think about her all the time. Will you do that?” – Nick

7.

“I underestimated you.” – June

“You did.” – Luke

8.

“You know if he ever thought he had a real choice, he would have chosen you.” – Serena

9.

“June, um when I recall some of the things that were done to you, and the things that I did, and that I forced you to do, I’m…I’m ashamed.” – Serena

“You should be.” – June

“Yes. I’m sorry, and if words mean anything at all, I am sorry.” – Serena

“I forgive you, Serena. I do.” – June

10.

“A chair. A table. A lamp. There’s a window with white curtains. The glass is shatter-proof but it isn’t running away they’re afraid of. A handmaid wouldn’t get far. It’s those other escapes. The ones you can open in yourself given a cutting edge or a twisted sheet and a chandelier. I try not to think about those escapes. It’s harder on ceremony days, but thinking can hurt your chances. My name is Ofred.” – June

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