Famous Movie Quotes That'll Make You Cry, Laugh & Think

Introduction Quotes from films can strike a chord like nothing else: they condense emotion, wisdom, humor, and courage into a single line that sticks with you. Whether you need a boost before a big day, a line to share with a friend, or a phrase to reflect on during quiet moments, famous movie quotes give us permission to feel, act, and believe. Use these lines as daily mantras, social captions, speech openers, or simple reminders of what matters most.

Motivational quotes

• "Do. Or do not. There is no try." — Yoda, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
• "Get busy living, or get busy dying." — Andy Dufresne, The Shawshank Redemption
• "Just keep swimming." — Dory, Finding Nemo
• "Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys." — John Keating, Dead Poets Society
• "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." — Ferris Bueller, Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Inspirational quotes

• "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." — Andy, The Shawshank Redemption
• "After all, tomorrow is another day!" — Scarlett O'Hara, Gone with the Wind
• "There's no place like home." — Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz
• "To infinity — and beyond!" — Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story
• "To me, you are perfect." — Mark, Love Actually

Life wisdom quotes

• "Mama says life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." — Forrest Gump
• "It’s not about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." — Rocky Balboa, Rocky
• "Every man dies. Not every man really lives." — William Wallace, Braveheart
• "All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain." — Roy Batty, Blade Runner
• "The truth is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should be treated with caution." — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Success & ambition quotes

• "Don't ever let somebody tell you, you can't do something. Not even me." — Chris Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness
• "If you build it, he will come." — Field of Dreams
• "You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling." — Eames, Inception
• "Why do we fall, sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up." — Alfred, Batman Begins

Happiness & joy quotes

• "I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her." — Anna Scott, Notting Hill
• "There's no crying in baseball!" — Jimmy Dugan, A League of Their Own
• "I'm the king of the world!" — Jack, Titanic
• "Life, uh, finds a way." — Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park

Courage & resilience quotes

• "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." — Rhett Butler, Gone with the Wind
• "You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain." — Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight
• "This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." — Rick, Casablanca
• "I have to believe in a world outside my own mind." — Leonard, Memento

Conclusion A well-chosen quote can reframe a moment, lift your mood, or steady your resolve. These famous movie lines carry emotion, truth, and inspiration—ready to be revisited whenever you need clarity, courage, or a smile. Keep them close, repeat them aloud, and let them change how you think and how you act each day.