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A photo of Frankie Bergstein with a Grace Hanson's quote: “Relieved? Really? I think relief is what you’re feeling. I’m feeling like the last 40 years have been a fraud.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix
A photo of Frankie Bergstein with a Grace Hanson's quote: “Relieved? Really? I think relief is what you’re feeling. I’m feeling like the last 40 years have been a fraud.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

54 'Grace and Frankie' Quotes about Relationships, Family, and Life

Kudzai Allan Chidamwoyo
Jul 09, 2023
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"Grace and Frankie" quotes represent the friendship and lives of two elderly women, one who is very critical and harsh when speaking and the other, a quirky carefree character.

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The two women, who did particularly like each other, are later forced by circumstances and eventually become close friends. This was after their husbands fell in love and decided to leave their wives. The aging friends navigate family drama, business management, and the apparent marriage turmoil in the well-received Netflix series.

"Grace and Frankie" is primarily meant to be funny as a comedy show. However, it does more than make audiences laugh as it showcases some real-life scenarios. Here are some of the more quotable lines from the series.

Frankie Bergstein's quote: "Grace Hanson: Sol’s probably going to ask you to do an interpretive dance. Frankie Bergstein: I don’t think I can. I mean, I could. I mean, I usually see where my body takes me in the moment.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

Frankie Bergstein's quote: "Grace Hanson: Sol’s probably going to ask you to do an interpretive dance. Frankie Bergstein: I don’t think I can. I mean, I could. I mean, I usually see where my body takes me in the moment.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

'Grace and Frankie' Quotes: Dialogues

“Robert Hanson: Grace. Can I talk to you for a second, please?

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Grace Hanson: I don’t know. Not talking is your forte.” – "Grace and Frankie"

“Robert Hanson: No. You’re right. It is not nothing. And I should have told you a long time ago. But let’s be honest. Were you ever really happy with me?

Grace Hanson: I was happy enough. So we didn’t have the romance of the century. But I thought we were normal. I thought we were like everybody else. I thought this was life.” – "Grace and Frankie"

“Frankie Bergstein: I can’t remember the last time I slept without you. I know I’ve done it but I—I can’t remember.

Sol Bergstein: Come here. I hate that I hurt you. I really do love you. I mean, you’ve always loved me for...

Frankie Bergstein: Who you are? Ironic, isn’t it?” — "Grace and Frankie"

"Grace Hanson: Sol’s probably going to ask you to do an interpretive dance.

Frankie Bergstein: I don’t think I can. I mean, I could. I mean, I usually see where my body takes me in the moment.” — "Grace and Frankie"

"Grace Hanson: Fold the corners. No, fold. Fold the corners.

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Frankie Bergstein: They’re round. They do not fold. Anyone who can do this is a powerful witch.

Grace Hanson: Well, I can do it.

Frankie Bergstein: I rest my case.” — "Grace and Frankie"

Frankie Bergstein's quote: "Grace Hanson: Okay, that lacked poise. And I’m sorry, but I refuse to be irrelevant. Frankie Bergstein: It’s okay. I learned something. We’ve got a superpower.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

Frankie Bergstein's quote: "Grace Hanson: Okay, that lacked poise. And I’m sorry, but I refuse to be irrelevant. Frankie Bergstein: It’s okay. I learned something. We’ve got a superpower.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

"Frankie Bergstein: I’m an amateur sleuth with an unimpeachable track record.

Grace Hanson: Solving the mystery of who put Jolly Ranchers in the blender isn’t much of a track record.” — "Grace and Frankie"

"Frankie Bergstein: Oh, so it’s okay for you to spend time with your ex-husband, but not me.

Grace Hanson: It’s okay if my six-foot-four, still boyishly good-looking lover’s gonna be here.” — "Grace and Frankie"

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“Frankie Bergstein: I’m not sleeping—I’m painting.

Grace Hanson: Looks like you’re sleeping.

Frankie Bergstein: I go to a restful place in my mind and I let the painting come to me.

Grace Hanson: So what’s coming to you?

Frankie Bergstein: Sleep. It works that way sometimes.” — "Grace and Frankie"

"Grace Hanson: Okay, that lacked poise. And I’m sorry, but I refuse to be irrelevant.”

Frankie Bergstein: It’s okay. I learned something. We’ve got a superpower.” — "Grace and Frankie"

Grace Hanson's quote: “I played by all the rules! Why didn’t you tell me there weren’t any rules, it’s not fair!” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

Grace Hanson's quote: “I played by all the rules! Why didn’t you tell me there weren’t any rules, it’s not fair!” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

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"Grace Hanson: You are in need of some serious cheering up.”

Frankie Bergstein: I’m not without cheer. I’m a little down. It’s an honest down, and since you are so up, there’s a homeostatic balance.” — "Grace and Frankie"

Grace Hanson Quotes

"We are both formidable people who detest children.” – Grace Hanson

“I played by all the rules! Why didn’t you tell me there weren’t any rules, it’s not fair!” – Grace Hanson

“You know, at my age, I only have one speed: breakneck. Of course, I don’t call it that. Because it is a very real fear.” – Grace Hanson

“Have you met me? I avoid all hard conversations. It’s why I carry hard liquor.” – Grace Hanson

“Soulmate! Now there is a meaningless concept.” – Grace Hanson

“Would you mind taking me back home or setting me on fire?” – Grace Hanson

Grace Hanson's quote: “Relieved? Really? I think relief is what you’re feeling. I’m feeling like the last 40 years have been a fraud.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

Grace Hanson's quote: “Relieved? Really? I think relief is what you’re feeling. I’m feeling like the last 40 years have been a fraud.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

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“I don’t know why she has to blow everything out of proportion. Ya know, I might have said some terrible things to her but I was drunk. I didn’t mean it.” – Grace Hanson

“Hope is overrated.” – Grace Hanson

“Bring me a glass and a shrimp cocktail but hold the shrimp. I will DIY a Bloody Mary.” – Grace Hanson

“Frankie! I told you, I’m not going to do a sex podcast with you!” – Grace Hanson

“Relieved? Really? I think relief is what you’re feeling. I’m feeling like the last 40 years have been a fraud.” – Grace Hanson

“I had a roommate who once used my underpants as a napkin.” – Grace Hanson

Grace Hanson's quote: “Your struggle is an inspiration to all of us. Here are your Gucci loafers.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

Grace Hanson's quote: “Your struggle is an inspiration to all of us. Here are your Gucci loafers.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

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“Am I supposed to be able to smell color?” – Grace Hanson

“Oh, you’re crying! There’s a whole world in here!” – Grace Hanson

“Do you know what most women at our age are dealing with besides sagging breasts and chin hairs? Men who date younger women who don’t have sagging breasts and chin hairs.” – Grace Hanson

“I’m an amateur sleuth with limited self-control and a computer.” – Grace Hanson

“Your struggle is an inspiration to all of us. Here are your Gucci loafers.” – Grace Hanson

“Can we wrap this up? I have to do clubbing.” – Grace Hanson

Frankie Bergstein's quote: “I gained another pound today. But I think it’s a pound of knowledge.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

Frankie Bergstein's quote: “I gained another pound today. But I think it’s a pound of knowledge.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

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Frankie Bergstein Quotes

“When you left, I thought my life was over. I can’t sleep in that big [expletive] bed without him. But I did it. And now I love having that bed to myself, it’s fantastic, I sleep in a giant X! You know what this means? I’m okay, and I’m going to be okay. Ta-da, congratulate me.” – Frankie Bergstein

“Once you see the real me, you are gonna run for the hills.” – Frankie Bergstein

“I gained another pound today. But I think it’s a pound of knowledge.” – Frankie Bergstein

“You should probably brace yourself for some light vomiting followed by life-altering hallucinations.” – Frankie Bergstein

“Everybody needs to toughen up and get me resurrected before I really lose my [expletive]!” – Frankie Bergstein

Frankie Bergstein's quote: “This is not the energy I wanted to start my vision quest with.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

Frankie Bergstein's quote: “This is not the energy I wanted to start my vision quest with.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

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“If you’re going into the kitchen could you get me two whiskey sours? One for each hand.” – Frankie Bergstein

“Why would you yell at a golden retriever? They’re like living hugs!” – Frankie Bergstein

“This is not the energy I wanted to start my vision quest with.” – Frankie Bergstein

“I see what you’re doing. Accidental meeting. Erica Kane did that to Dimitri Marick on 'All My Children.' Someone ended up dying, then coming back as a twin, and then dying again in a grain silo. I like it.” – Frankie Bergstein

“Have you ever wondered if Ben and Jerry make more than ice cream together?” – Frankie Bergstein

“I don’t need anybody but me to tell me that I’m an artist.” – Frankie Bergstein

“Isn’t it a little early for that watermelon to be drunk? I’m talking about you, Grace. You’re the watermelon.” – Frankie Bergstein

Frankie Bergstein's quote: “No, no, that wasn’t a stroke. They hadn’t perfected edibles back then.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

Frankie Bergstein's quote: “No, no, that wasn’t a stroke. They hadn’t perfected edibles back then.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

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“You can’t see me, you can’t stop me.” – Frankie Bergstein

“No, no, that wasn’t a stroke. They hadn’t perfected edibles back then.” – Frankie Bergstein

“The house is ready for the Chin family. Do you think I should leave them some sage so that they can get rid of our juju?” – Frankie Bergstein

“What about dryness, are you worried about that?” – Frankie Bergstein

“And as our bodies age, we stop producing its natural lubricants.” – Frankie Bergstein

“You don’t want me to be alone with faith?” – Frankie Bergstein

Grace and Frankie Quotes by Other Characters

“I mean, what if we’ll never be able to be happy because our entire relationship was based on lies and betrayals so awful that karmically we’re doomed?” – Robert Hanson

Sol Bergstein's quote: “Yes, who wouldn’t want to be part of the ancient tradition of misogyny and homophobia?” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

Sol Bergstein's quote: “Yes, who wouldn’t want to be part of the ancient tradition of misogyny and homophobia?” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

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“I just prefer to have everybody like me.” – Sol Bergstein

“Why does Nelson think that I am a drug addict? Can you explain to him that you are the addict and that I am the Black one?” – Nwabudike Bergstein

“Yes, who wouldn’t want to be part of the ancient tradition of misogyny and homophobia?” – Sol Bergstein

“Sol, are you sure we have to write our own vows? I mean, there’s something to be said for being part of a tradition that’s been going on for thousands of years.” – Robert Hanson

“Did my mother just call my sister ‘fat?’ Aside from my father almost dying, this is the best day of my life.” – Brianna Hanson

Grace Hanson's quote: “Can we wrap this up? I have to do clubbing.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

Grace Hanson's quote: “Can we wrap this up? I have to do clubbing.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

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"Grace and Frankie," starring Jane Fonda, with Martin Sheen as part of the supporting act, had a slow start but picked up as the seasons went on, with critics praising its dialogue. The show taught audiences about some of the unlikely positions people can find themselves in and how that can open new doors.

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