Mr. Harrington: This job starts at 3,000 a year.
Michael Rossi: Then we're all wasting our time. That's only $5 a week more than I was making as a teacher, Mr. Harrington
Mr. Harrington: But this offers you security -- a long term contract.
Michael Rossi: Guaranteed poverty is not security.

- Lee Philips (as Michael Rossi) in Peyton Place (1957)

Mrs. Thornton: A person doesn't always get what she deserves. Remember it. If there's anything in life you want, go and get it. Don't wait for anybody to give it to you.

- Erin O'Brien-Moore (as Mrs. Evelyn Page) in Peyton Place (1957)

Michael Rossi: I kissed you. You kissed me. That's affection, not carnality. That's affection, not lust. You ought to know the difference.

- Lee Philips (as Michael Rossi) in Peyton Place (1957)

Constance MacKenzie: All men are alike. The approach is different; the result is always the same.

- Lana Turner (as Constance MacKenzie) in Peyton Place (1957)