The Bridges of Madison County Quotes

Robert: You know I get the distinct feeling that I'm lost.

Francesca: Are you supposed to be in Iowa?

Robert: Yeah.

Francesca: Well then you're not that lost.

Robert: I'm looking for a bridge, one of those covered bridges out in this neighborhood.

Francesca: Roseman Bridge?

Robert: That's it.

Francesca: What were you like when you were younger?

Robert: Trouble. Why?

Francesca: Just wondering. Why were you trouble?

Robert: I had a temper.

Francesca: What were your parents like, your mother and father, hmm?

Robert: I don't know if I can do this ya know."

Francesca: What?

Robert: Try to cram a whole lifetime in between now and Friday." 

Francesca: (Phone rings) "Johnsons.

Robert: Hi it's Robert.

Francesca: Oh hi. Listen I'm running a little late, but I'll still be there.

Robert: I don't want this to sound the wrong way, but I'm wondering if this is such a good idea.

Francesca: Oh?

Robert: Yeah I had lunch in town today and I crossed paths with that Redfield woman."

Francesca: Oh, I guess you got the whole story.

Robert: Yeah, the cashier at the grocery store was most generous.

Francesca: Yeah, he's running for town crier next year.

Robert: I learned more about the Dellaney affair than I knew about my own marriage. If it's gonna be a problem for you to see me tonight, don't feel pressured to do so. I'm sometimes not too bright about other people's reactions and I wouldn't want you to be put in an uncompromising situation.

Francesca: Yeah I understand. It's very kind of you to think of that. Robert, I want to come. Ok? So I will meet you at the bridge like we planned so don't worry about the rest of it, I'm not.

Robert: Alright. I'll see you then.

Francesca: Ok. Bye.

Robert: Bye." 

Robert: You caught me. I was just picking you some flowers.

Francesca: Oh?

Robert: Men still do that, don't they? I'm not out of date am I? Picking flowers for a woman as a sign of appreciation?

Francesca: No not at all, except those are poisonous (laughs), I'm kidding!" 

Robert: Look, I'm gonna be here a few more days. We can talk later. We don't have to decide right now.

Meryl Streep as Francesca Johnson: Robert don't, don't do this.

Robert: I don't want to say goodbye right now. We don't have to make that decision. Maybe you'll change your mind. Maybe we'll see each other and you'll change your mind.

Francesca: If that happens you have to decide because I can't."