Mona Lisa Smile

Quotes: « Betty Warren: [Narrating] My teacher, Katherine Watson, lived by her own definition, and would not compromise that. Not even for *Wellesley*. I dedicate this, my last editorial, to an extraordinary woman who lived by example and compelled us all to see the world through new eyes. By the time you read this, she'll be sailing to Europe, where I know she'll find new walls to break down and new ideas to replace them with. I've heard her called a quitter for leaving, an aimless wanderer. But not all who wander are aimless, especially not those who seek truth beyond tradition, beyond definition, beyond the image. » « Katherine Watson: Since your wedding, you've missed six classes, a paper and your midterm. » « Betty Warren: Well, thank God I didn't miss the paint-by-numbers lecture. I was on my honeymoon and then I had to set up house. » [to the student sitting next to her] « Betty Warren: What does she expect? » « Katherine Watson: Attendance. » « Connie Baker: [timidly] Most of the faculty turn their heads when the married students miss a class or two. » « Katherine Watson: Well then why not get married as freshman? That way you could graduate without actually ever stepping foot on campus. » « Betty Warren: Don't disregard out traditions just because you're subversive. » « Katherine Watson: Don't disrespect this class just because you're married. » « Betty Warren: Don't disrespect me just because you're not. » « Katherine Watson: Come to class, do the work, or I'll fail you. » « Betty Warren: If you fail me, there will be consequences. » « Katherine Watson: Are you threatening me? » « Betty Warren: I'm educating you. » « Katherine Watson: That's my job. » [about the Mona Lisa] « Betty Warren: [ironically] Look at this, mother. She's smiling. Is she happy? » « Mrs. Warren: The important thing is not to tell anyone. » « Betty Warren: She looks happy, so what does it matter? »