Ida 'Big Momma' Pollitt: When marriage goes on the rocks, the rocks are there. Right there!
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofHarvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt: There ain't nothin' more powerful than the odor of mendacity!
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofMargaret "Maggie" Pollitt: You can be young without money, but you can't be old without it.
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofMendacity is a system that we live in," declares Brick. "Liquor is one way out an'death's the other.
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofA drinking man's someone who wants to forget he isn't still young and believing
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofIn our world, to do what you want to do, you must first do what you have to do.
The Steadfast Tin Soldier?Brick Pollitt: People like doing what they used to do, after they've stopped being able to do it.
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofMargaret "Maggie" Pollitt: [to Mae] Not only will I spit on you, I'll claw your eyes out.
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofI know! WHY! – Am I so catty? – Cause I’m consumed with envy an’ eaten up with longing? –
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof