10 Movie Quotes You Can Apply to Everyday Life

Movies can teach a lesson. Many times it is in the plot. However sometimes it is in the lines. I have my favorite ten movie quotes that I tell myself when life gets a little hairy, including where they came from and who said it. Enjoy!

1. Quote:Life's a box of chocolates Forrest. You never know what you're gonna get.

Movie: Forrest Gump
Actress: Sally Fields
Context: Forrest's mom reminds Forrest that life is unpredictable in a way Forrest can understand
Why I use it: If life is a bunch of chocolates, man there are some nasty tasting chocolates out there. This quote reminds me that unless I get the labeled box life in the end I don't know what I am going to get however neither does anyone else

2. Quote: Do or do not. There is no try.

Movie: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Actor: Frank Oz
Context: Yoda gives Luke a task. Luke says he will try however Yoda responds with this famous movie quote
Why I use it: If I cut out the gray area in life, things for me are a lot easier to digest. Even if I tried to do homework or I tried to get somewhere on time, I either did one of two things in either situation: I did it or I didn't do it. No ifs and or buts. Make less excuses for myself

3. Quote: Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.

Movie: The Princess Bride
Actor: Mandy Patinkin
Context: Inigo finally meets the man who killed his father and has been waiting to say this quote.
Why I use it: Lots of preparation always pays off. Even if you don't see the reward soon (like Inigo waited years and years to say his line to his foe) the reward will still be worth it in the end. I say this to myself especially during semester long projects.

4. Quote:Just keep swimming!

Movie: Finding Nemo
Actress: Ellen DeGeneres
Context: A clue to finding Marlin's son has fell into the depths of the ocean. His friend Dorry tells him to just keep swimming and they will eventually find it.
Why I use it: This is a funnier way of saying "Never give up." My family has turned this phrase into " Just Keep { fill in whatever task you need to keep doing} ", ex sewing, reading, walking, running etc.

5. Quote: I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse