Rupert Potter: Our daughter is famous, Helen. You're the only person who doesn't know it.
Beatrix Potter: Stories don't always end where their authors intended. But there is joy in following them, wherever they take us.
Millie Warne: I must warn you, Miss Potter, I am more than prepared to like you.
Beatrix Potter: We did it! Did you hear my heart? It was a kettle drum! You see, we can't stay home all our lives! We must present ourselves to the world, and we must look upon it as an adventure.
Helen Potter: I wish you wouldn't bring tradespeople into the house. They carry dust.