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Grey’s Anatomy: 10 Strongest Catherine Fox Quotes

A powerful, wealthy, brilliant urologist and extra-protective mother of her son, Catherine Fox is a solid force on Grey’s Anatomy. Her character may often look subtle, as she’s often working behind the scenes, but her influence determines so many of this show’s narratives and has impacted the lives of several of Grey Sloan’s doctors. She is fierce, unafraid to speak her mind, and most fans love her drive to inspire change for a better world within the medical field.

Yet, her character has become controversial in recent seasons as viewers have seen condescending, mean traits come to the surface, especially towards her husband Richard. While her badass and ambitious style is admirable in her career, this side of her has impacted negatively the way her family and the audience perceive her.

“I Said It Before, And I Will Say It Again. You’re Just Too Uptight, Baby. You Need To Get L-a-i-d.”

Grey's Anatomy's Catherine Fox giving blunt advice to Dr. Kepner in season nine.

During the show’s ninth season in a phase where Jackson and April were not together, Catherine was bold when she said these words to the insecure, strung Dr. Kepner. Even though she had told Jackson that she would do her best to stay out of his personal business, she didn’t pay the same respect to April.

Yet, at the time, this quote ended up revealing to be the boost that the trauma surgeon needed to move on from her breakup and get some of her confidence back. Catherine’s strong remark was one of many similar ones where that cross the line in the eyes of many, though her intentions were pure.

“I’m Embarrassed For You. You’re Flushing Your Own Career Down The Toilet.”

Catherine Fox sitting at the dinner table in Grey's Anatomy

During season 16, tensions between Catherine and Richard became a constant after he got fired from the hospital for being a part of Meredith’s insurance fraud. Catherine’s tendency to be overly practical and sharp with her remarks was noticeable as part of her marriage, and things started to go south between her and Webber. It’s no secret that their troubled storyline was aggravated by Richard’s grudge over her not trying to stop his exit at Grey Sloan’s.

To make matters worse, when he decided to find a new job at Pac-North Hospital, her commentary with the quote above was seen as snobbish, unfair, but also quite profound. Although she came off insensitive, she was actually scared that his reputation would be stained forever.

“I’m Not Ashamed Of Myself, Jackson, But I Am Ashamed Of What Your Grandfather Did. And I’m So Sorry That Now You Have To Carry That Burden Along With Me.”

Grey's Anatomy's Catherine Fox delivering a powerful quote to Jackson in season fourteen.

In a politically strong episode from the show’s fourteenth season, Catherine took a stand about her late grandfather’s abusive behavior towards women’s harassment at work. The storyline around protesting against this was voiced in her decision to dissolve the Harper Avery Foundation which he had built, and, in its place, the creation of a new foundation.

In a statement, Catherine promised: “to give voice to those who were silenced. To listen to, and to learn from, every woman’s story. To repay, retrain, and rehire every victim of Harper Avery’s abuse. We hope you’ll join us in supporting, with enthusiasm, the Catherine Fox Foundation”Before this document was released, she shared the quote above with Jackson, and it marked the beginning of the end of her grandfather’s legacy.

“I Don’t Play Favorites, Dear. Nepotism Is For The Weak.”

Catherine Fox speaking to Dr. Yang about nepotism.

While talking with Dr. Yang, Catherine clarified that even though Jackson was family, she didn’t want to favor him at the hospital. However, Catherine’s judging tone in this quote didn’t go unnoticed by her son, who promptly replied “That’s what my birthday card has always said”.

Catherine is a successful, talented doctor and clearly has always had high expectations for the people around her no matter their personal link to her. Even though she may have come off as cutthroat with her commentary, fans were glad to see her strong beliefs on this topic.

“Thomas, You’re Getting Ready To Cut Open My Spine. I Will Be Whatever I Want.”

Catherine Fox's (Debbie Allen) remarks before undergoing spinal surgery in Grey's Anatomy.

Catherine’s cold-blooded and unapologetic statements have proven to be a lurking presence even in her vulnerable moments, like one in the show’s fifteenth season in which she was about to be operated on by Dr. Koracick.

Nonetheless, her emotional endurance is a constant, and, when she said the quote above, she was asking Richard and Jackson to not be their physicians, but rather her husband and son, respectively. That’s when Tom interjected and said: “And we need you to be our patient”. Not surprisingly, the tenacious Dr. Fox replied these words, claiming that she was entitled to be whatever she chose to.

You Had An Opportunity To Work With Derek Shepherd? And You Turned It Down, For Plastics? Jackson Avery, Who Raised You When I Wasn’t Looking?”

Catherine Fox's thoughts on Jackson joining Plastics in Grey's Anatomy.

Catherine’s tendency to boss everyone around in Grey’s Sloan at every chance she gets isn’t new, but, when it comes to her son, she usually doesn’t pull back on her overly high expectations.

Once Mark revealed that Jackson had had a chance to follow neurosurgery with Shepard, but instead, chose to be with him at plastics, Catherine didn’t hide her disappointing look. Her condescending, sarcastic tone also reveals a reflection on his medical guidance that she, in part, thinks she should have been responsible for.

“Can You Just Take Me Home? Take Me Home, Take Me To Bed And Just Hold Me?”

A grief-stricken Catherine Fox confiding in Richard on Grey's Anatomy.

Catherine said these heartbreaking words in an emotional episode during the show’s eleventh season soon after April and Jackson got to meet their unborn baby right before he died. The recent grandmother let a softer, vulnerable side of her come out in a rare moment and asked for Webber’s support to help her through that difficult experience.

Even though the situation surrounding this quote was tragic, fans were very empathetic with Catherine’s grief and honesty. A sweet, caring Richard hugged her and they left the hospital together.

“Now Give Your Mama A Kiss, Jackson. She Just Bought You A Hospital.”

Jackson at the hospital looking serious in Grey's Anatomy

More often than not, Jack is seen supporting her mother in every step she takes when it comes to her business decisions. In earlier seasons, when the Harper Avery foundation invested in purchasing Seattle Grace Mercy West hospital, Catherine requested other partners that she would like Dr. Avery to sit on the board of directors.

However, this wasn’t something she discussed prior with Jackson. Instead, she surprised him with the decision that the foundation had elected him as their representative. A stunned Jackson didn’t know what to answer, and that’s when his mother said the words above.

“You’re Gonna Look At Him. You’re Gonna Look At Him And Memorize Every Little Detail Of His Face. And You Will Do That As Long As He Lives. You Will Do That Until God Takes Him.”

Catherine Fox smiling

Some people appreciate Catherine’s tough persona; she’s a woman who is proud to show off self-reliant, powerful status. Yet, others feel like she tends to be rude, petty, and manipulative. But, some of her redeeming qualities as a religious, generous person have come to the surface and warmed viewers’ hearts.

For instance, when April Kepner was giving birth to her son, she confided to the soon-to-be grandmother that she was didn’t know what to do. In a very sweet, tender moment, Catherine replied with the quote above.

“I Have Survived Racism, Sexism, Every “Ism” Designed To Make Me Feel Small Or Make Me Less. If I Can Do All Of That, If I Can Survive All Of That, Then I Just Might Survive This, Too.”

Catherine Fox discussing her cancer diagnosis on Grey's Anatomy.

Most of Catherine’s best quotes reflect her strength of character, respected career and highlight her capacity to being on top of her field. This one is one of her strongest, as it showed not only how much she had already been through, but how she was more than capable to face another tough challenge: her cancer diagnosis. In a conversation with Meredith and Thomas, Catherine added: “But I can’t do this on my own. So I need you to figure it out, fast”.

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