“Do, or don’t. There is no "try" —
“You do it or you don’t.
There's no "I'll try"
Star Wars
We all love watching movies, and from our favorite films we remember the most successful expressions, which later become “winged”. People parse the words of their favorite characters from films into quotes and aphorisms. Sometimes we use this or that expression without even thinking about where it came from among the people. In this article I have collected the most interesting quotes in English from famous films.
How to use quotes correctly in speech?
"There"s three ways to do things,
the right way, the wrong way
and the way that I do it" —
“You can act in three ways:
right, wrong and do as I do"
Casino movie
A quote from a famous person or from a popular movie can quickly attract the audience's attention. A well-chosen expression can make a very strong impression on listeners. And to learn how to use the benefits of quotes to maximum effect, check out the following recommendations:
- The phrase should be directly related to the topic of the conversation, reinforce what was previously said and sum up the conversation.
- Expressions that have nothing to do with the issue at hand are perceived by others as inappropriate. Therefore, be extremely careful when using aphorisms
- Use statements from a variety of sources. Interlocutors are not interested in listening to the words of the same person or expressions from the same movie. This kind of speech gets boring quickly
- It's better to keep it short. Excessively long statements are difficult to learn, difficult to pronounce, and difficult to listen to. Shorten and rephrase phrases that are too long
- Avoid officialdom. Never say before you're about to quote someone, "I'm quoting Socrates...End quote." It’s better to say “As Socrates once said...”
Keep it simple, speak from the heart and to the point. Then you will become good conversationalist. And your thoughts and opinions will be heard.
Aphorisms from films in English
"Every passing minute is another chance to turn it all around" —
“Every minute that passes is another chance to change everything”
Vanilla sky
Johnny Depp Despite the fact that everyone watches movies, everyone has their own preferences. Some people love American cinema, some prefer English cinema, and some watch exclusively Russian and Soviet films. Therefore, I divided all the quotes into categories, having previously translated phrases from Russian, German and French films into English:
What's your favorite movie? Quote the words of your favorite character in the comments, possible in Russian, but preferably in English.
Have a nice day and good mood!
We all find it difficult to stay positive from time to time, because life is not an easy thing. If you can't see the glass half full, reading inspirational quotes about life can pull you out of the depths of despondency. These 60 quotes in English will help you see the amazing opportunities life has to offer.
About success
Dirima/Depositphotos.com1. "Success is the child of audacity." (Benjamin Disraeli)
"Success is the child of courage." (Benjamin Disraeli)
2. “Success is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perception.” (Thomas Edison)
Success is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Thomas Edison, inventor
3. "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." (Winston Churchill)
“Success is the ability to move from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.” (Winston Churchill)
4. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” (Wayne Gretzky)
“You will miss 100 times out of 100 shots you never take.” (Wayne Gretzky)
Wayne Gretzky is an outstanding Canadian hockey player, one of the most famous athletes of the 20th century.
5. “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change". (Charles Darwin)
“It is not the strongest or the smartest who survive, but the one who best adapts to change.” (Charles Darwin)
6. "Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs." (Farrah Gray)
Make your own dreams come true, or someone else will hire you to make theirs come true.
Farrah Gray, American businessman, philanthropist and writer
7. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” (Confucius)
“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the desire to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will open the door to personal excellence.” (Confucius)
8. "Fall seven times and stand up eight." (Japanese Proverb)
“Fall seven times, get up eight.” (Japanese proverb)
9. “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” (Helen Keller)
“There are no shortcuts to a worthy goal.” (Helen Keller)
Helen Keller is an American writer, lecturer, and political activist.
10. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success." (Herman Cain)
“Success is not the key to happiness. This happiness is the key to success." (Herman Kane)
Herman Cain is an American businessman and Republican politician.
About personality
Léa Dubedout/unsplash.com 1. “The mind is everything. What do you think you become? Buddha
“The mind is everything. What you think is what you become.” (Buddha)
2. “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” (Plato)
“You can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when adults are afraid of the light.” (Plato)
3. “When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion." (Abraham Lincoln)
“When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. This is my religion." (Abraham Lincoln)
4. “Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” (Kurt Vonnegut)
“Be gentle. Don't let the world make you bitter. Don't let pain make you hate. Don't let bitterness steal your sweetness. Be proud that even if the world doesn’t agree with you, you still think it’s a wonderful place.” (Kurt Vonnegut)
5. “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions." (Stephen Covey)
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.
Stephen Covey, American leadership and life management consultant, teacher
6. “Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” (Eleanor Roosevelt)
“Remember: no one can make you feel humiliated without your consent.” (Eleanor Roosevelt)
7. “It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” (Abraham Lincoln)
“It’s not the number of years you live that matters, but the quality of your life during those years.” (Abraham Lincoln)
8. “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” (Benjamin Franklin)
9. "There are people who have money and people who are rich." (Coco Chanel)
"There are people who have money and there are rich people." (Coco Chanel)
10. “The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You trade in your sense for an act. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask. There can’t be any large-scale revolution until there’s a personal revolution, on an individual level. It’s going to happen inside first.” (Jim Morrison)
“The most important freedom is the freedom to be yourself. You exchange your reality for a role, you exchange common sense for a performance. You refuse to feel and instead put on a mask. No large-scale revolution is possible without a personal revolution, a revolution at the personal level. It must first happen within.” (Jim Morrison)
About life
Michael Fertig/unsplash.com 1. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” (Mae West)
“We live once, but if you manage your life correctly, then once is enough.” (Mae West)
Mae West is an American actress, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol, one of the most scandalous stars of her time.
2. “Happiness lies in good health and a bad memory.” (Ingrid Bergman)
“Happiness is good health and bad memory.” (Ingrid Bergman)
3. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” (Steve Jobs)
“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.” ()
4. “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” (Mark Twain)
The two most important days in your life: the day you were born and the day you realized why.
Mark Twain, writer
5. “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.” (Oprah Winfrey)
“If you look at what you already have in life, you will gain even more. If you look at what you don't have, you will always be missing something." (Oprah Winfrey)
6. “Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.” (Charles Swindoll)
“Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.” (Charles Swindoll)
Charles Swindoll is a Christian pastor, radio preacher and author.
7. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, I’m possible!” (Audrey Hepburn)
"Nothing is impossible. This very word contains possibility*!” (Audrey Hepburn)
* The English word impossible (“impossible”) can be written as I’m possible (literally “I’m possible”).
8. “Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself." (William Faulkner)
Always dream and strive to exceed the limit of your capabilities. Don't set out to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Strive to be better than yourself.
William Faulkner, writer
9. “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.” (John Lennon)
“When I was five years old, my mother always said that happiness is the most important thing in life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote: “A happy person.” Then they told me that I didn’t understand the question, and I answered that they don’t understand life.” (John Lennon)
10. “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” (Dr. Seuss)
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." (Dr. Seuss)
Dr. Seuss is an American children's author and cartoonist.
About love
Nathan Walker/unsplash.com 1. "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." (Buddha)
“You yourself, no less than anyone else in the Universe, deserve your love.” (Buddha)
2. "Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired." (Robert Frost)
“Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” (Robert Frost)
3. "The very essence of romance is uncertainty." (Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earned and Other Plays)
“The whole point of romantic relationships is uncertainty.” (Oscar Wilde, “The Importance of Being Earnest” and Other Plays)
4. “It was love at first sight, at last sight, at ever and ever sight.” (Vladimir Nabokov, Lolita)
“It was love at first sight, at last sight, at eternal sight.” (Vladimir Nabokov, “Lolita”)
5. “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” (Dr. Seuss)
“You know you're in love when you can't sleep because reality is finally more beautiful than your dreams.” (Dr. Seuss)
6. “True love is rare, and it’s the only thing that gives life real meaning.” (Nicholas Sparks, Message in a Bottle)
“True love is rare, and only it gives true meaning to life.” (Nicholas Sparks, Message in a Bottle)
Nicholas Sparks is a famous American writer.
7. “When love is not madness it is not love.” (Pedro Calderon de la Barca)
If love is not crazy, then it is not love.
Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Spanish playwright and poet
8. “And he took her in his arms and kissed her under the sunlit sky, and he cared not that they stood high upon the walls in the sight of many.” (J. R. R. Tolkien)
"And he hugged her and kissed her under the sunlit sky, and he didn't care that they were standing high on the wall with the crowd watching." (J. R. R. Tolkien)
“Love everyone, trust your chosen ones and do no harm to anyone.” (William Shakespeare, All's Well That Ends Well)
10. "Never compare your love story with those in the movies, because they are written by scriptwriters. Yours is written by God." (Unknown)
“Never compare your love story to movies. They were invented by screenwriters, but yours was written by God himself.” (Author unknown)
About study and education
diego_cervo/Depositphotos.com 1. "The limits of my language are the limits of my world." (Ludwig Wittgenstein)
“The boundaries of my language are the boundaries of my world.” (Ludwig Wittgenstein)
Ludwig Wittgenstein - Austrian philosopher and logician of the first half of the 20th century.
2. "Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." (Chinese Proverb)
“Knowledge is a treasure that follows those who possess it everywhere.” (Chinese proverb)
3. “You can never understand one language until you understand at least two.” (Geoffrey Willans)
“You will never understand one language until you understand at least two.” (Geoffrey Willans)
Geoffrey Willans is an English writer and journalist.
4. “To have another language is to possess a second soul.” (Charlemagne)
To speak a second language means to have a second soul.
Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor
5. “Language is the blood of the soul into which thoughts run and out of which they grow.” (Oliver Wendell Holmes)
“Language is the blood of the soul into which thoughts flow and from which they grow.” (Oliver Wendell Holmes)
6. "Knowledge is power". (Sir Francis Bacon)
"Knowledge is power". (Francis Bacon)
7. “Learning is a gift. Even when pain is your teacher.” (Maya Watson)
“Knowledge is a gift. Even when pain is your teacher." (Maya Watson)
8. "You can never be overdressed or overeducated." (Oscar Wilde)
"You can't be too well dressed or too well educated." (Oscar Wilde)
9. “Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.” (H. Jackson Brown, Jr.)
“Never laugh at a person who speaks broken English. This means that he knows another language.” (H. Jackson Brown Jr.)
H. Jackson Brown Jr. is an American writer.
10. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." (Mahatma Gandhi)
Live as if you will die tomorrow. Study as if you will live forever.
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian political and public figure
With humor
Octavio Fossatti/unsplash.com 1. “Have no fear of perfection; you'll never reach it." (Salvador Dali)
“Don't be afraid of perfection; you will never achieve it.” (Salvador Dali)
2. “Only two things are infinite - the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.” (Albert Einstein)
Two things are infinite - the Universe and human stupidity, but I'm not sure about the Universe.
Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist, one of the founders of modern theoretical physics
3. “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.” (Mark Twain)
“Have only ignorance and self-confidence in life, and success will follow.” (Mark Twain)
4. “If a book about failures doesn’t sell, is it a success?” (Jerry Seinfeld)
“If a book about failure doesn’t sell, can it be considered a success?” (Jerry Seinfeld)
Jerry Seinfeld is an American actor, stand-up comedian and screenwriter.
5. “Life is pleasant.” Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.” (Isaac Asimov)
“Life is pleasant. Death is serene. The whole problem is in the transition from one to the other.” (Isaac Asimov)
6. “Accept who you are. Unless you're a serial killer." (Ellen DeGeneres, Seriously...I'm Kidding»
“Accept yourself for who you are. Unless you're a serial killer." (Ellen DeGeneres, "Seriously...I'm Kidding")
Ellen DeGeneres is an American actress, television host and comedian.
7. “A pessimist is a man who thinks everyone is as nasty as himself, and hates them for it.” (George Bernard Shaw)
“A pessimist is a person who considers everyone as unbearable as himself and hates them for it.” (George Bernard Shaw)
8. “Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them more.” (Oscar Wilde)
Always forgive your enemies - nothing irritates them more.
Oscar Wilde, English philosopher, writer and poet
9. “If you would like to know the value of money, try to borrow some.” (Benjamin Franklin)
“Do you want to know the value of money? Try borrowing." (Benjamin Franklin)
10. “Life would be tragic if it weren’t funny.” (Stephen Hawking)
"Life would be tragic if it weren't so funny." ()
TV series are long, long stories about how other people live. They allow you to look at yourself from the outside. Using examples of heroes, you can understand a lot about life. Quotes from TV series are the wise thoughts of the characters. They once again remind us of what is due.
Quotes about TV series
Film critics and TV viewers, teachers and deputies, actors and children at school argue about the benefits and harms of TV series year after year. But things are still there. No one was able to deduce the truth. But the fact is that TV series are neither good nor bad. They are different. Some are good, quotes from them contain the wisdom of generations. Others are not very good. Their heroes teach anti-values. It is because of them that many people do not like TV series.
Quotes about TV series are designed to instill a love for those films that teach kindness and goodness. They glorify the best films that not a single generation has grown up with. These are “12 Moments of Spring”, and “Sherlock Holmes”, and “The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed”, and many others.
Good TV shows don't have to be complicated. Teaching simple and important truths doesn't have to be boring. The arrogant tone of the teacher only repels. The heroes of the series teach life gradually, unobtrusively. They show and tell in a simple and accessible form how to do the right thing, and what will happen if you do it wrong. Quotes from TV series are short and succinct reminders of what is important.
Quotes at the beginning of the series
- the spirit of the work;
- the main author's idea;
- the author's attitude towards the work and its characters.
The epigraph is usually a quote from a TV series or other work.
Quotes from TV series in English
Quotes from English TV series- this is a storehouse of completely new, different knowledge. Thanks to them, you can learn another language, get to know the culture of the people, and study the peculiarities of life of people living in another country.
Quotes from TV series are one of the best ways to learn a spoken foreign language. It is no coincidence that experienced teachers recommend watching English-language films during the learning process. The language of the series is the living language of the street. It is very different from the academic one, which is taught in universities, colleges and schools.
The characters in the series speak fluently. Some sounds are swallowed, some are released. Live speech is very different from the way a teacher speaks, even if English is his native language. Therefore, it is easier to learn to understand the speaker by listening to quotes from TV series.
To better assimilate the material, you need to watch films with subtitles. Learning a language using quotes from TV series also makes the process easier. First, the text is listened to, and then you can simply read it when the pronunciation has already been mastered.
Funny quotes from TV series
As mentioned above, TV series are created not only for development and education, but also for entertainment. You can have a good time with them. Quotes from the best TV series are also not the worst way to take your mind off your worries.
Many famous people They say that TV series are a waste of time because they are too simple. Psychologists do not agree with such a strict judgment. For full life and work activity, people need rest. Without it, the work will be done much less efficiently. A tired person constantly makes mistakes, confuses everything and finally gets sick. WITH quotes from English, Russian and Turkish TV series your vacation will be more fun and fulfilling.
If you have a trip to nature ahead, you can take quotes from TV series with you to entertain the company. It is not at all necessary to write out texts. On our website you will find the best quotes from their series different countries. You can download the page from your smartphone or phone.
Quotes from Turkish TV series
Turkish, unlike English, is studied by very few people. However, there are those who need it. With the help of quotes from Turkish TV series, it will be much easier for you to learn individual phrases and learn to understand fluent speech.
On this page we have prepared best quotes from TV series. The selection will be useful for those who do not want to forget the important thoughts of their favorite characters, but do not have the time to write down their favorite phrases on their own.
Quotes from movies can make us laugh, give us advice, and even answer questions wittily. Some phrases become so popular that they have not been ignored for several generations. Who knows, maybe the most persistent of them will survive centuries, like the words of the ancient sages. And we will share with you some of the most memorable quotes from heroes that many people liked. Go!
“Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you"re gonna get." “Mom always said that life is a box of chocolates. You never know which one you'll get."
Of course, now you can simply turn the box over and examine in detail the filling of each of the candies. But what if you miss this moment?
Remember what DiCaprio shouted while standing on the bow of the liner in the movie Titanic? Try saying (the bravest ones can shout too!) these words every morning to gain strength and confidence that this day will be amazing.
“I"m the king of the world!” - “I am the king of the world!”
"The Godfather" is a film about anti-heroes who do not stop at the most terrible deeds in order to achieve their goals. But it is these heroes who teach us to truly value family, and the words of the characters from the masterpiece gangster trilogy remain relevant to this day. Here are just a few of them:
- "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer" – “Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.”
- “I"m going to make him an offer he can"t refuse" “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
- “A man who doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man” – “A man who doesn’t have time for his family will never be a real man”
In any unclear situation, say:
"Houston, we have a problem" - “Houston, we have problems.”
This popular expression from the movie “Apollo 13” will slightly soften the circumstances of a not very good situation and bring a bit of humor into it;)
Nostalgia for home is a feeling that worries those who are forced to leave it, even if short term. Even when we find ourselves on a long-awaited vacation, sooner or later we remember home comfort. Such a feeling did not remain in peace and main character movie "The Wizard of Oz":
“There's no place like home” - “There is nothing better than home”
“After all, tomorrow is another day!” – “Tomorrow will be a completely different day” (“Gone with the Wind”)
Exactly! Perhaps tomorrow everything will be better than today. You just have to put in a little more effort and everything will definitely work out.
You can’t do without the famous Terminator phrase from the film of the same name. Interestingly, this phrase was originally supposed to sound like this: "I'll come back", but Arnold Schwarzenegger was wrong. It was the wrong version that made it into the film, but became famous all over the world. So, guys, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and use this expression in humorous conversations with friends:
"I'll be back" - "I'll be back"
"Elementary, my dear Watson" - “Elementary, my dear Watson”
In everyday life, these words eventually acquired a simpler version: “Elementary, Watson.” But even after the changes, the phrase did not lose its inner charm. So feel free to introduce it into your dialogues with friends and family :)
And we always wish you delicious sweets and exciting English!