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The best quotes from Downton Abbey season 5

Downton Abbey fans will know that from episode to episode, the quotes and 'Downtonisms' are sometimes the best bits. So, here are the top quotes from season 5 as they happen.
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Mr Carson

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As Carson points out, what is life without hope?

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2

Lord Gillingham

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Lord Gillingham is a very wise man indeed...

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3

Gladys Denker

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Giving lessons in confidence.

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4

Daisy and Mrs Patmore

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Broaden your choices.

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5

Mr Bates

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We could all do with someone like Anna Bates in our lives. Mr Bates thanked his wife for always seeing the bright side.

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6

Spratt

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As Spratt pointed out to his boss Lady Violet, knowing that others also have problems, puts your own into perspective.

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7

Anna Bates

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Anna Bates obviously foresaw the boom in the UK property market.

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8

Mrs Hughes

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Oh, the gender politics!

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9

Isobel Crawley and Lady Violet

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Lady Violet - the Downton institution.

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10

Isobel Crawley and Lady Violet

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Tips on dinner party conversation...

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11

Lord Grantham

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There is no point in sugar-coating the truth.

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12

Lord Grantham

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A wise Lord Grantham wants to manage Sybil's expectations in life.

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13

Mrs Patmore

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When there is dinner to be cooked, there is no time for emotions.

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14

Lady Mary

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When sexual desire clouds the judgement...

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15

Lady Cora

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Giving lessons in growing old gracefully.

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16

Lady Violet

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We imagine Lady Violet would have a thing or two to say about all those Facebook 'friends'.

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Lady Violet

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You are the master of your emotions.

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18

Lady Violet

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As always, Lady Violet had some sage advice for Lady Mary.

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Lady Violet

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Lady Violet has one simple way to maintain calm - cut down on thinking.

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20

Lady Violet

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The perils of always being politically correct.

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