The only gift I want is your heart

Leonard 2022-12-13 16:29:00

King Xerxes: (approaches her), is this how you came to meet the king? Wearing jewelry like this with me for the night?
Queen Esther: Yes, Your Majesty
King Xerxes: You think you're cheap? And I don't have to spend a fortune to buy you? Queen Esther: I've been told that you should come to the king with a gift, not expect something from the king. (She takes off her necklace)

Queen Esther: It's my only treasure, it's my past, it's my future, it's yours
King Xerxes: [takes necklace, turns around] Actually you're a silly girl, or jacob, love is the easiest and cheapest of all things.
Queen Esther: [If it can be bought and sold, Your Majesty, it's not love King Xerxes: Even if you
[moving closer]
King Xerxes: Even in your heart There is a price
Queen Esther: Love for me is neither buying nor selling
King Xerxes: (said eagerly) Suppose a person repays you with a more precious gift, such as a country.
Queen Esther: (with tears) I The only gift you want is your heart
King Xerxes: Hold her hand, then it's your


lines in a movie that moved me, like the lyrics of a song, it's so vivid and memorable, then enough.

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One Night with the King quotes

  • Hagai: [to Esther, as the other chose from the royal jewels] You stand not impressed?

    Queen Esther: [shyly] Matters not what impresses me. How is one to choose when they know not what impresses the King. Will you teach me?

    Hagai: I will do far more than that. Come.

    [open the box on the table and gives her the necklace]

    Hagai: A recent acquisition, one I believe the King will find most pleasing.

  • King Xerxes: [at the training grounds, to Hagai] My captain!

    Hagai: Blame me not for this, my lord. But the princes' have ordered us to begin brining you candidates by the end of the week.

    King Xerxes: [quite amused] You jest. I am in the middle of...

    Prince Memucan: [cuts in with a smile] At least you'll get it over with. Besides these men might enjoy seeing some ladies around. No?