44 Mia Wallace Quotes from ‘Pulp Fiction’s’ Breathtaking Enigma

Mia Wallace, a character in the 1994 cult classic "Pulp Fiction," remains a memorable character from the many that the talented Uma Thurman has embodied over the years. Read 44 of Wallace's one-liners below.

Urma Thurman plays Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarantino's cult classic "Pulp Fiction," which ended up being the role that pulled her into the limelight.

In the film, Wallace is the wife of Marsellus Wallace, the main antagonist. She has a character that stands out through the screen, with a penchant for a good time and a no-nonsense attitude. Read 44 Mia Wallace quotes below to learn more about this iconic character.

Mia Wallace’s quote: “Self-esteem comes from who you have in your life. How you were raised.” | Source: AmoDays

Quotes on the Life through Mia Wallace’s Eyes

“Someone once told me that human beings have three dimensions: how you see yourself, how others see you, and how you want others to see you. The closer the distance between the three dimensions, the more at peace you are and the more stable you become.” — Mia Wallace

“Just feel, and if it feels like home, then follow its path.” — Mia Wallace

“The saddest thing for a girl to do is to dumb herself down for a guy.” — Mia Wallace

“I’ve realized that the right place doesn’t mean anything without the right people.” — Mia Wallace

“Self-esteem comes from who you have in your life. How you were raised.” — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace’s quote: “The saddest thing for a girl to do is to dumb herself down for a guy.” | Source: AmoDays

“What you radiate outward in your thoughts, feelings, mental pictures, and words, you attract into your life.” — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace’s Views on Love & Emotions

“You do not have to unburden your soul for everyone; it will be enough if you do that for those you love.” — Mia Wallace

“Thank you for touching me. Some of the only moments worth living were spent with you. Not you especially, the collective you.” — Mia Wallace

“When you’re an introvert like me, and you’ve been lonely for a while, and then you find someone who understands you, you become really attached to them. It’s a real release.” — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace’s quote: “Two people in love, alone, isolated from the world, that’s beautiful.” | Source: AmoDays

“Life is too short to play games. If you love someone and want to be with them, then go get them. Deal with the mess later. You don’t know what tomorrow will bring.” — Mia Wallace

“Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” — Mia Wallace

“Two people in love, alone, isolated from the world, that’s beautiful.” — Mia Wallace

“True love manifests only when the love is shared.” — Mia Wallace

“If a guy leaves when things get a little rocky, it means he is lacking in the most important quality you need in a partner, and that is a man who is committed not only to you but to making it work.” — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace’s quote: “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.” | Source: AmoDays

“People always say that when you love someone, nothing in the world matters. But that’s not true, is it? You know, and I know, that when you love someone, everything in the world matters a little bit more.” — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace Quotes on the Art of Conversation

“That’s when you know you’ve found somebody really special: you can just shut the [expletive] up for a minute and comfortably share silence.” — Mia Wallace

“In conversation, do you listen or wait to talk?” — Mia Wallace

“This doesn’t sound like the usual mindless, boring, getting-to-know-you chit-chat. This sounds like you have something to say.” — Mia Wallace

“Uncomfortable silences. Why do we feel it’s necessary to yak about [expletive] in order to be comfortable?” — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace’s quote: “In conversation, do you listen or wait to talk?” | Source: AmoDays

Mia Wallace Quotes Full of Curiosity

“Trying to forget anything as intriguing as this would be an exercise in futility.” — Mia Wallace

"They talk a lot, don't they?" — Mia Wallace

“Don't you hate that?” — Mia Wallace

"Did it involve the F word?" — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace’s quote: “Trying to forget anything as intriguing as this would be an exercise in futility.” | Source: AmoDays

"Who's Antoine?" — Mia Wallace

“Is that a fact?” — Mia Wallace

Quotes Full of Mia Wallace’s Personality

“I’ll be down in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.” — Mia Wallace

“I want that trophy, so dance good.” — Mia Wallace

“Through no fault of my own, I would have broken my promise.” — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace’s quote: “I’ll be down in two shakes of a lamb’s tail.” | Source: AmoDays

“Don’t be a... *draws square*" — Mia Wallace

“Besides, isn’t it more, ah, exciting when you don’t have permission?” — Mia Wallace

“When you little scamps get together, you’re worse than a sewing circle.” — Mia Wallace

“Three tomatoes are walking down the street...” — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace’s quote: “Besides, isn’t it more, ah, exciting when you don’t have permission?” | Source: AmoDays

“I have to go powder my nose.” — Mia Wallace

More Mia Wallace Quotes

"A husband being protective of his wife is one thing. A husband almost killing another man for touching his wife's feet is something else." — Mia Wallace

"I do believe Marsellus Wallace, my husband, your boss, told you to take me out and do whatever I wanted." — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace’s quote: “I have to go powder my nose.” | Source: AmoDays

“I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me.” — Mia Wallace

"You heard Marcellus threw Tony Rocky Horror out a four-story window for giving me a foot massage? And you believe that?" — Mia Wallace

"Fell out of a window." — Mia Wallace

“The only thing Antoine ever touched of mine was my hand.” — Mia Wallace

"No. No, no. You can't promise something like that. I have no idea what you're going to ask me. So you can go ahead and ask me what you're going to ask me, and my natural response could be to get offended, then through no fault of my own I would have broken my promise." — Mia Wallace

Mia Wallace’s quote: “I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me.” | Source: AmoDays

Thurman has passed on the acting torch to her daughter that she had with Ethan Hawke. Many know her daughter as Robin Buckley from "Stranger Things," although she dons her father's surname offscreen; Maya Hawke.

Buckley plays one of the main characters on the show, and just like her mother, her fun-loving, original character shines through. To learn more about all the beloved characters in "Stranger Things," read these 38 quotes.