Quotes to Live By

Some of the best insight into life can be expressed most effectively not by thinking of your own words, but by using others’. Here are some examples:

Manny: “Sid, the tiger found a short cut.”
(Sid looks up to see a small opening at the bottom of huge cliffs of ice)
Sid: “No thanks, I choose LIFE.”
(Ice Age)
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Will: “Jack! Where’s Elizabeth?”
Jack: “Don’t worry, she’s safe just like I promised, she’s set to marry Norrington just like she promised, and you get to die for her just like you promised. So we’re all men of our words really, except for Elizabeth, who is, in fact, a woman.”
(Pirates of the Caribbean)
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“Un-believable.” –Handsome Rob (Italian Job)
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“Ahhhh, MENSCH!” –my German Grandma, Marion’s mom (when playing Phase 10 and she draws a card she doesn’t like) (the equivalent of "Ahh MAN!" in English)
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“The vi-o-lin siings, with joy-ful riings…”
“The clarinet, the clarinet, goes dood-l-y-dood-l-y dood-l-y dood-l-y det…”
“The horn, the horn, it sounds so for-lorn…”
(You’ve Got Mail)
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"Albuquerque! Snorkel! See I can do it too..." -funny sidekick whose name I can't remember(National Treasure)
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“You are allowed to show your pleasure.” –the old rich guy after proposing (Shakespeare in Love)
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Commodor Norrington: “You are by far the WORST pirate I’ve ever heard of.”
Jack: “Aah, but you HAVE heard of me.”
(Pirates of the Caribbean)
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“You know why they don’t have to have major security checks when you leave an airport? Because if they guard what goes IN they don’t have to worry about what comes OUT.” –Larry Sullivan (sermon about watching what you put in your mind and heart)
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“You judge very properly,” said Mr. Bennet, “and it is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are the result of previous study?” Mr. Collins replied, “They arise chiefly from what is passing at the time, and though I sometimes amuse myself with suggesting and arranging such little elegant compliments as may be adapted to ordinary occasions, I always wish to give them as unstudied an air as possible.” Mr. Bennets’s expectations were fully answered. His cousin was as absurd as he had hoped, and he listened to him with the keenest enjoyment, maintaining at the same time the most resolute composure of countenance, and expect in an occasional glance at Elizabeth, requiring no partner in his pleasure.” (Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austin)
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“And then they made me their chief.” –Jack (Pirates of the Caribbean)
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Visini: “Inconceivable!”
Inego: “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”
(Princess Bride)
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Chandler: “heh heh…Whaa-pahh!”
Ross: “What was that?”
Chandler: “Y’know, whipped. Whaa-pahhhh!”
Joey: “That’s not whipped. Whipped is whu-psssh!”
Chandler: “That’s what I did, whaaa-pahh!”
Joey: “You can’t do anything-!”
(Friends)
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1"When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down 2and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said:
3"You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
4"You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
5"You're blessed when you're content with just who you are--no more, no less. That's the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can't be bought.
6"You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God. He's food and drink in the best meal you'll ever eat.
7"You're blessed when you care. At the moment of being "carefull,' you find yourselves cared for.
8"You're blessed when you get your inside world--your mind and heart--put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.
9"You're blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That's when you discover who you really are, and your place in God's family.
10"You're blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God's kingdom.
11"Not only that--count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. 12You can be glad when that happens--give a cheer, even!-for though they don't like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble."
-Matthew 5 (MSG)
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“And then you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forest wiiiith! …a HERRING! [scary music]” –Knight who until recently said “Ni” (Monty Python’s Search for the Holy Grail)
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“All right, you have fat hair. But when you’re ready to talk, I’m right here.” –Sid (Ice Age)