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Rather than quoting in the initial response, I'd suggest a meeting to discuss the scope, requirements, and then spend some time making a quote. "Do you have time to meet so we can discuss the scope and requirements of this project so I can provide a quote for it?"

I like this method, as it turns the conversation around to a positive statement, rather than refuting a negative one. A similar one would be, "I already promised you that we'd be together in our marriage vows, and I don't plan on breaking that promise." You have no plans to leave, thus you have no plans to break the promise, and you're giving her essentially what she wants - reassurance that you're not leaving, without splitting hairs.