"Innocence is what he knows. Beauty is what she sees."
Edward Scissorhands - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I'm not finished.
— Edward Scissorhands
Context:
Spoken to Peg when she first meets him in the attic and notices his hands.
Meaning:
A literal and metaphorical statement. It explains his physical condition but also speaks to his feeling of incompleteness as a person without a place in the world.
Hold me.
— Kim Boggs
Context:
Kim asks Edward to hold her, and he sadly replies, 'I can't,' knowing he would hurt her.
Meaning:
This exchange encapsulates the central tragedy of their romance: Edward's physical nature makes intimacy dangerous, preventing him from comforting the woman he loves.
The light concealing cream goes on first. Then you blend, and blend, and blend. Blending is the secret.
— Peg Boggs
Context:
Peg is applying makeup to Edward's scarred face, trying to make him look 'normal.'
Meaning:
Summarizes the suburban ethos of conformity. It's not just about makeup; it's about suppressing individuality to fit into the community.
Sweetheart, you can't buy the necessities of life with cookies.
— Bill Boggs
Context:
Bill tries to teach Edward about money and loans when Edward wants to open a salon.
Meaning:
highlights the clash between Edward's innocent, value-driven worldview (doing things for kindness) and the capitalist reality of the suburbs.