The Sound of Music quotes

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Captain von Trapp
Maria
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Reverend Mother

View Quote The poor didn't want this one.

View Quote There were times when we would look at each other, oh Mother I could hardly breathe.

View Quote Yes, well the children were scared of the thunderstorm and... You did, sir

View Quote You are the twelfth in a long line of governesses who have come here to look after my children since their mother died. I trust you will be an improvement on the last one. She stayed only two hours. Oh, there's nothing wrong with the children. Only the governesses.

View Quote You know how Sister Berta always makes me kiss the floor after we've had a disagreement? Well, lately I've taken to kissing the floor whenever I see her coming, just to save time.

View Quote You will be assuming the position of governess until September...to take care of seven children of Captain von Trapp, a retired officer of the Imperial Navy, a fine man and a brave one. His wife died several years ago, leaving him alone with the children. Now I understand he's had a most difficult time managing to keep a governess there.