How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from When Harry Met Sally.
Quote #1
HARRY: Are we becoming friends?
Harry sounds more than a little incredulous here. But do we also detect a hint of hope in his tone? Maybe he's finally mature enough to be excited at the prospect of having a friend who's a woman.
Quote #2
HARRY: Yeah. It's very freeing. I can say anything to her.
JESS: Are you saying you can say things to her you can't say to me?
HARRY: Nah it's just different. It's a whole new perspective. I get the woman's point of view on things. She tells me about the men she goes out with and I can talk to her about the women that I see.
JESS: You tell her about other women.
Harry makes a good point here. Good friendships are based on honesty, and he can be honest with Sally in a way he can't be with anyone else. Then again, you know what else is based on honesty? Great romances.
Quote #3
MARIE: He just spent a hundred and twenty dollars on a new nightgown for his wife. I don't think he's ever going to leave her.
SALLY: No one thinks he's ever going to leave her.
MARIE: You're right, you're right, I know you're right.
It may not be easy for Marie to hear, but Sally's being a good friend here. Clearly, dating a married man is not exactly good for Marie, and Sally reminds her that it's a pretty hopeless relationship. Harsh, yes. But she's trying to help her bestie move on. Sometimes a little tough love is in order.