THE VERY LONG LIST OF AWESOME LADIES ON TV: Scarlett O’Connor  [Nashville]

I wanted to thank you. You changed my life that night at the bluebird. And if I’m gonna lose someone, I’m glad it’s not you.

THE VERY LONG LIST OF AWESOME LADIES ON TV: Rayna Jaymes  [Nashville]

Well, you can kiss my decision as it’s walking out the door.

THE VERY LONG LIST OF AWESOME LADIES ON TV: Juliette Barnes  [Nashville]

All work and no play. That sounds like no fun.

THE VERY LONG LIST OF AWESOME LADIES ON TV: Cora  [OUAT]

You have to trust me, Regina. I know best. Love is weakness, Regina. It feels real now. At the start, it always does. But it’s an illusion. It fades, and then you’re left with nothing. But power - true power - endures. And then you don’t have to rely on anyone to get what you want. I’ve saved you, my love.

THE VERY LONG LIST OF AWESOME LADIES ON TV: Aurora  [OUAT]

I’m not as stupid as you think, nor are my loyalties so easily bought.

THE VERY LONG LIST OF AWESOME LADIES ON TV: Mulan  [OUAT]

It’s dangerous to confuse vengeance with justice.

THE VERY LONG LIST OF AWESOME LADIES ON TV: Violet Crawley  [Downton Abbey]

Don’t be defeatist, dear, it’s very middle class.

THE VERY LONG LIST OF AWESOME LADIES ON TV: Mrs. Hughes  [Downton Abbey]

We all carry scars, Mr. Bates, inside or out. You’re no different from the rest of us.

THE VERY LONG LIST OF AWESOME LADIES ON TV: Anna Smith  [Downton Abbey]

I know what real love is and there are not many who can say that. I’m one of the lucky ones.

THE VERY LONG LIST OF AWESOME LADIES ON TV: Gwen Dawson  [Downton Abbey]

I want to leave service. I want to be a secretary.