Quotes

Many memorable quotes come from the book Fear and Loathing, by Hunter S. Thompson. The book is about Thompson’s drug-fueled journey through Las Vegas with his friend, Dr. Gonzo. The quotes reflect Thompson’s warped outlook on life, as well as his deep understanding of human nature. “We had two bags of grass, seventy-five pellets of … Read more

Halo is a military science fiction first-person shooter video game franchise created by Bungie and now managed and developed by 343 Industries, a subsidiary of Microsoft Studios. The franchise and its games center on a starship called “The Halos”, massive and highly powerful weapons that were created to destroy all sentient life in the Milky … Read more

Donkey is a character in the Shrek franchise who is Shrek’s best friend and sidekick. He is portrayed as an annoying, but lovable donkey who is always eager to help. Donkey has some memorable quotes from the movies that are sure to make you laugh. “Donkey, you have the right to remain silent. What you … Read more

“When I was younger, I didn’t really like gymnastics that much. I started when I was four, but I always wanted to quit. My mom always said, ‘If you start something, you finish it.’ So I stuck with it.” – Shawn Johnson “Gymnastics is a sport that requires split-second timing and tremendous mental focus. You … Read more

“I’m not mad,” said the Cheshire Cat. “I’m only different.” – Lewis Carroll “We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” – Lewis Carroll “But I don’t want to go among mad people,” Alice remarked. “Oh, you can’t help that,” said the Cat. “We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” “How do you know … Read more

“G.K. Chesterton was an English writer, journalist, and lay theologian. He is often referred to as the prince of paradox. His writing style is characterized by whimsy, irony, and tall tales. In addition to his fiction, Chesterton wrote prolifically on a wide range of topics including social criticism, philosophy, and theology. Here are some memorable … Read more

The movie “Airplane!” is a hilarious spoof of the disaster movie genre. The movie is filled with quotable lines, many of which are delivered by the character of Colonel Kurtz (played by Leslie Nielsen). Some of the best “Airplane!” quotes are: “We have clearance, Clarence.” “I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.” “Looks … Read more

Emiliano Zapata was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution, which fought for agrarian reform and better treatment of peasants in Mexico. He is best known for his famous quote, “It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees!” This quote encapsulates Zapata’s dedication to fighting for the rights of … Read more

It’s been a while since I’ve seen the movie, but I remember quotes like “I have to do this” and “I’m scared to death, but I have to do this” and “I have to do this, because I’m the only one who can.” 1. “You know, I’ve always wanted to fly.” – Joe Boyd 2. … Read more

“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh “If the person you are talking to doesn’t appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.” … Read more