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15 The Notebook Quotes that Will Make you Fall in Love
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15 The Notebook Quotes that Will Make you Fall in Love

The Notebook is an American romantic drama that melted the hearts of viewers everywhere. The movie is based on Nicholas Sparks' eponymous novel, and stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.The plot starts in a modern-day nursing home, where an elderly man reads a love story from his notebook to a female patient that suffers from dementia.In the story, Noah, a poor young man, falls in love with Allie, an upper-class girl, but her parents don’t approve of their relationship, which breaks the couple apart.As the years pass, the main characters eventually end up together, and we find out that the two old patients at the beginning of The Notebook are, in fact, Noah and Allie. If you don’t get emotional during the movie or while reading the book, you’ll most certainly cry at the end of the story.Here are 15 The Notebook quotes that will make you fall in love with… love:So it's not gonna be easy. It's going to be really hard; we're gonna have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, everyday.– NoahIt was real, wasn't it? You and me. Such a long time ago, we were just a couple of kids. But we really loved each other, didn't we?– AllieShe made me who I am and holding her in my arms was more natural to me than my own heartbeat.-- NoahBut despite their differences, they had one important thing in common… they were crazy about each other.– DukeA person can get used to anything if given enough time.-- Nicholas SparksI am nothing special. But in one respect I have succeeded as gloriously as anyone who's ever lived: I've loved another with all my heart and soul; and to me, this has always been enough.– NoahI think our love can do anything we want it to.– DukeNo matter what happens to us, everyday spent with you is the best day of my life.-- NoahThe best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds.– NoahSummer romances end for all kinds of reasons. They are shooting stars-a spectacular moment of light in the heavens, a fleeting glimpse of eternity. And in a flash, they're gone.– DukeWould you stop thinking about what everyone wants? What do you want?– NoahThis is just a fight we're having and tomorrow it will be like it never happened, right?– AllieI could be whatever you want. You just tell me what you want, and I'm gonna be that for you.– NoahPoets often describe love as an emotion that we can't control, one that overwhelms logic and common sense. That's what it was like for me.– NoahThe scariest thing about distance is that you don't know whether they'll miss you or forget you.-- Nicholas Sparks

11 Motivational Doctor Strange Quotes to Inspire Every Marvel Fan
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11 Motivational Doctor Strange Quotes to Inspire Every Marvel Fan

Following Tony Stark's sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame, it wasn't Nick Fury or even Spider-Man who became the new axis of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead, it seems Doctor Strange is now at the center of the MCU. Equipped with vast magical knowledge and the best of intentions, the Master of the Mystic Arts has defeated adversaries, doled out advice and altered the very fabric of reality. Along the way, he and his allies and enemies have summoned some motivational Doctor Strange quotes.RELATED: Superman’s Most Inspirational Quotes That Prove He Really Is a ‘Man of Tomorrow’Beginning with Doctor Strange, the 2016 origin film that introduced the Sorcerer Supreme to the MCU, Stephen Strange has safeguarded Earth from magical threats. He's also unleashed some of his own. But in between, and sometimes during mystical crises, Doctor Strange and his supporting cast have provided their share of words of wisdom. Here are 11 of the most inspirational Doctor Strange quotes, from the MCU and Marvel Comics.'You cannot beat a river into submission.' - the Ancient OneDoctor Strange (2016)Full quote: "You cannot beat a river into submission; you have to surrender to its current, and use its power as your own."Marvel Studios' 2016 film Doctor Strange tells the superhero origin of Stephen Strange, a brilliant but arrogant neurosurgeon whose hands are severely injured in a car crash, seemingly ending his career. After he's unable to find a cure in modern medicine, he travels to Kathmandu, Nepal, and the Kamar-Taj, home to the Masters of the Mystic Arts. Their leader, the Sorcerer Supreme known as the Ancient One, then accepts Strange as her student. He soon becomes frustrated by his perceived physical limitations, as his injured hands hinder his ability to create dimensional gateways. The Ancient One cautions her pupil about the futility of working against a river (here, magic). However, the quote easily can be viewed as a more elegant taken on, "Work smarter, not harder." Don't fight the current; accept it, and then turn it to your advantage.'We're in the endgame now.' - Doctor StrangeAvengers: Infinity War (2018)With the fate of the universe at stake in Avenges: Infinity War, Doctor Strange, Iron Man and their allies fight Thanos on the planet Titan to stop him from securing the fifth of six Infinity Stones. Protected by the Sorcerer Supreme himself, the Time Stone is essential to Thanos' plan to bring "balance" to the universe. Yet, Doctor Strange hands it over willingly, in exchange for the Mad Titan sparing the life of Tony Stark. "We're in the endgame now," Strange offers as explanation.RELATED: How Marvel's Most Powerful Captain America Quotes Can Help You Save the WorldThe line not only hinted at the title of Infinity War's sequel and launched countless internet memes, it introduced a chess term into everyday conversation. In the strategy game, the endgame is when only a few pieces remain on the board; in some instances, the outcome is already known. Such was the case in Infinity War, where Doctor Strange used the Time Stone to view 14,000,605 alternate futures, including the one in which the heroes defeat Thanos. However, that victory could only be achieved through great sacrifice.'We never lose our demons ... We only learn to live above them' - the Ancient OneDoctor Strange (2016)With a name like the Ancient One, it's little surprise the Sorcerer Supreme has more than a few words of wisdom to share. In fact, she's responsible for some of the most powerful Doctor Strange quotes.A prime example in Marvel's 2016 film is when her uncompromising pupil, Karl Mordo, addresses the Ancient One's initial reluctance to teach Stephen Strange, out of fear of losing another student to darkness. "You didn't lose me," Mordo reminds his mentor. "I wanted the power to defeat my enemies. You gave me the power to defeat my demons."The Ancient One's response is succinct and effective, and reaches beyond the magical corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Perhaps surprisingly, here the Ancient One isn't referring to literal demons (although the MCU has its share), but, instead, personal ones.'I carefully choose my battles. I fight those I can win.' - Doctor StrangeMarvel: Shadows & Light (1996), by Tony S. DanielFull quote: "I have been accused of being unrelenting. Merciless. Perhaps I am. For I have looked into that heart of darkness. I know the chill of evil. I have clearly seen that, no matter what, sometimes the night cannot be kept at bay. So I carefully choose my battles. I fight those I can win. And make sure the ones I can't win are worth dying for."If asked to come up with one word to describe Doctor Strange, many would probably say "arrogant"; or "aloof"; or, after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, maybe "reckless." Those are all fair enough. However, he is also unrelenting; he has to be, because so are the magical threats he faces.RELATED: Marvel’s Most Inspirational Spider-Man Quotes that Give Power to Your ResponsibilityAs influential writer/artist Jim Starlin detailed in a short story in Marvel: Shadows & Light (1996), Doctor Strange can only fulfill his role as protector of Earth by carefully selecting his battles. He can't fight, or win, every one. And so he must make difficult choices.Although few of us will ever wage campaigns of good versus evil, or life and death -- unless we count the refrigerator in the break room -- the sentiment holds, nonetheless: Not every fight is winnable. Sometimes you have to choose your battles.'Time is the true enemy of all of us.' - KaeciliusDoctor Strange (2016)Full quote: “People think in terms of good and evil, but really, time is the true enemy of us all. Time kills everything.”Heroes aren't the only ones who can inspire. Every once in a while, a villain can provide some great motivational words, even if unintentionally. Take, for example, Kaecilius, the primary antagonist of Marvel's Doctor Strange.A former Master of the Mystic Arts, Kaecilius became disillusioned with the order, and its leader, after the Ancient One failed in her promise to help find meaning in the deaths of his wife and son. Kaecilius and his followers subsequently sought to bring the cosmic entity Dormammu and his Dark Dimension to Earth, and, in the process, achieve immortality. Clearly not a fan of small gestures, Kaecilius is responsible for one of the best Doctor Strange quotes, a grand pronouncement about the relentlessness of time. Sure, it's self-serving, as he uses is to try to re-frame his ruthless acts. However, if you can set that aside, there's value in the realization that time -- or, rather, our inability to manage it -- is a major obstacle to achieving our goals.'Forget everything you think you know.' - Baron MordoDoctor Strange (2016)Full quote: "I once stood in your place. And I, too, was… disrespectful. So, might I offer you some advice? Forget everything you think you know."When neurosurgeon Stephen Strange journeys to Kathmandu, Nepal, in Doctor Strange in search of a mystical cure for his injured hands, he's guided by Karl Mordo to what he seeks: Kamar-Taj, home of the Masters of the Mystic Arts. However, the unassuming entrance -- faded wooden doors that open onto a dingy alleyway -- isn't what Strange expects for the portal to the fabled house of wisdom.RELATED: 5 Powerful Batman Quotes to Inspire Light in Your Dark NightsMordo offers some sage advice that certainly applies to everyone, not only those who seek the knowledge of the Masters of the Mystic Arts. It's a call to abandon preconceptions, and embrace the daunting idea that you may not know as much as you think. It's difficult to imagine a better Doctor Strange motivational quote for beginning a major new life experience.'I believe observation and knowledge must precede action.' - Doctor StrangeDaredevil Annual Vol. 3 #1 (2012), by Alan DavisAvengers: Infinity War aside, the Doctor Strange of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is hardly a textbook example of forethought. Look no further than his 2016 solo film, and his appearances in Thor: Ragnarok and Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, it's largely a different matter in Marvel Comics.There, the Master of the Mystic Arts is traditionally depicted as far less impetuous than his big-screen counterpart. In the comics, the longtime Sorcerer Supreme relies upon his intellect, and his vast collection of magical texts and artifacts, to create winning strategies. This Doctor Strange doesn't merely charge into a fight. That explains why he appears out of nowhere in Daredevil Annual Vol. 3 #1, by Alan Davis, to provide exposition about a minor opponent before delivering his own take on "Look before you leap." Maybe this Doctor Strange should have a chat with his MCU counterpart.'Sometimes one must break the rules in order to serve the greater good.' - the Ancient OneDoctor Strange (2016)One of the biggest twists of Marvel's Doctor Strange is that the Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One, extended her life for centuries by drawing power from the Dark Dimension. It's a violation of the rules governing the Masters of the Masters of the Mystic Arts and, as Karl Mordo would attest, a transgression against natural law.RELATED: The Most Motivational Star Wars Quotes from a Galaxy Far, Far AwayWhether the Ancient One is clear-eyed in her role or merely attempting to rationalize her actions, she tells Stephen Strange, "I've hated drawing power from the Dark Dimension." When her new pupil rightly points out the intransigent Mordo won't view her behavior the same way, the dying Ancient One tells Strange, "He needs your flexibility, just as you need his strength," to succeed in their mission to protect Earth.That, and not a reckless disregard for the rules, may be the true lesson of this Doctor Strange quote. Sometimes a task requires a partnership between someone who follows the rules and someone who delights in breaking them.'Impossible? I've learned never to use that word in my line of work.' - Doctor StrangeDoctor Strange #4 (2016), by Chris BachaloWhen you're Sorcerer Supreme, sworn to protect Earth from mystical threats, it's not wise to discount something as "impossible." However, one doesn't have to be a Master of the Mystic Arts to embrace that sentiment.Launched ahead of the release of the 2016 film, the fourth volume of Marvel Comics' Doctor Strange, by writer Jason Aaron and artist Chris Bachalo, focused on the true cost of magic to the Master of the Mystic Arts. After Strange uncovers the murders of Sorcerers Supreme across 17 dimensions (and counting!) in Issue 4, he suggests to his newly hired librarian, Zelma Stanton, that a "dead" mystical book may be simply another victim of the killer, who seeks to murder magic itself.A wide-eyed Zelma dismisses the idea of murdering magic as impossible, but her employer knows otherwise: Few things are impossible.'The bill comes due. Always!' - Baron MordoDoctor Strange (2016)Full quote: "You think there will be no consequences, Strange? No price to pay? We broke our rules, just like her. The bill comes due. Always!"Karl Mordo's advice in Doctor Strange to "Forget everything you think you know" is an almost-reassuring welcome into the unknown. However, his later reminder about consequences is one few -- including Stephen Strange -- want to hear, and even fewer tend to heed.RELATED: Dwayne Johnson’s Most Inspirational Quotes about Success for When You Hit Rock BottomThe warning arrives in the film's finale, after Doctor Strange defeats the dark entity Dormammu. However, Mordo views Strange's tactics as a disregard for nature's law.Although in this instance, most would likely agree the "greater good" argument prevails -- the fates of Earth and the entire multiverse were at stake! -- Mordo is right in at least on respect: Actions almost always have consequences. It's perhaps not the most uplifting Doctor Strange quote, but it's undoubtedly a motivational one.'Some things can't be avoided… Some things just have to be faced.' - Doctor StrangeFriendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #5 (2019), by Yildiray CinarFull quote: "Some things are beyond magic and medicine. Some things can't be avoided… Some things just have to be faced."In Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #5 (2019), by writer Tom Taylor and artist Yildiray Cinar, Peter Parker is confronted by one of his greatest threats yet: the mortality of a loved one. Asked to accompany May Parker to her first chemotherapy treatment, Peter insists he's to busy. He throws himself into his superhero work, but discovers there's no escape. After he inadvertently breaks the wrist of a teen, Peter seeks the medical aid of Doctor Strange, and raises the possibility the Sorcerer Supreme might help Aunt May. Strange concedes there are potential mystical solutions, but they likely come with dire consequences. Instead, the Master of the Mystic Arts suggests, some problems must be faced head-on. It's perhaps the most relatable Doctor Strange quote, and the most applicable to everyday life (well, minus the magic).KEEP READING:The Best Quotes from Star War’s Yoda About Fear, Patience and Knowledge

How Marvel's Most Powerful Captain America Quotes Can Help You Save the World
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How Marvel's Most Powerful Captain America Quotes Can Help You Save the World

Although Spider-Man is widely considered the heart of the Marvel Universe, whether on the comics page or onscreen, Captain America is its indisputable conscience. We're not talking about those "Rappin' with Captain America" PSAs from Spider-Man: Homecoming, either. Armed with his signature adamantium/vibranium shield and an unwavering moral compass, Marvel's First Avenger has delivered countless motivational quotes that can be applied not only to superheroes, cosmic threats and world wars, but also to everyday life.However, that almost-superhuman ability to inspire isn't a result of the super-soldier serum, because Sam Wilson seemingly inherited the trait when he was passed the mantle of Captain America by Steve Rogers. Here are 10 of the most powerful Captain America quotes to inspire, from both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Marvel Comics Universe.'You're doing what you believe in, and that's all any of us can do.' - Steve RogersSteve Rogers and Tony Stark face off in Captain America: Civil War (2016)Full quote, from a letter to Tony Stark: "My faith's in people, I guess. Individuals. And I'm happy to say that, for the most part, they haven't let me down. Which is why I can't let them down either. Locks can be replaced, but maybe they shouldn't. I know I hurt you, Tony. I guess I thought by not telling you about your parents I was sparing you, but I can see now that I was really sparing myself, and I'm sorry. Hopefully one day you can understand. I wish we agreed on the Accords, I really do. I know you're doing what you believe in, and that's all any of us can do. That's all any of us should... So no matter what, I promise you, if you need us -- if you need me -- I'll be there."In the 2016 Marvel Studios film Captain America: Civil War, the Avengers are splintered by a disagreement over the Sokovia Accords, an international agreement to regulate the activities of "enhanced individuals" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a treaty supported by Tony Stark but opposed by Steve Rogers. A largely philosophical dispute about accountability turns deeply personal with the revelation that Rogers' childhood friend, Bucky Barnes, who operated for decades as the brainwashed assassin known as the Winter Soldier, murdered Stark's parents. That opens a wound that seemingly can never be healed. However, Captain America offers hope of reconciliation in a letter he leaves for Iron Man that not only underscores his opposition to the Sokovia Accords but also his understanding of the choices Stark made.'I don't measure people's lives... I save them.' - Steve RogersCaptain America in Avengers #34 (2014), by Jonathan Hickman and Leinil Francis YuFull quote: "I don't let people die because it's the lesser of two evils, or expedient, or because it serves the greater good... I don't compare the act against something else -- I see someone who needs help... And I help. You think it's a weakness. You think it's simple... But you're wrong. It's what makes us human... Which is exactly what we're supposed to be fighting for. I know who I am. I rescue the helpless. I raise up the hopeless. I don't measure people's lives... I save them."Any comic that involves the time-traveling chrono-terrorist Kang and his variants is bound to be at least a little confusing, and 2014's Avengers #34 is no different. Captain America is taken into the far-flung future to face Iron Lad and his future selves, Kang the Conqueror and Immortus, who insist the Sentinel of Liberty's entire heroic ideology is "extinct." RELATED: Marvel’s Most Inspirational Spider-Man Quotes that Give Power to Your ResponsibilityUnsurprisingly, Steve Rogers refuses to accept that: While Kang and his variants operate across, and outside, time, on a multiversal scale, Captain America is far more concerned with the human costs.'No, you move.' - Steve RogersCaptain America in The Amazing Spider-Man #537 (2007), by J. Michael Straczynski and Ron GarneyFull quote: "Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on one principle above all else: the requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world -- 'No, you move'."In Captain America: Civil War, Sharon Carter delivers an impassioned eulogy for her aunt, S.H.I.E.L.D. co-founder Peggy Carter, built around the legendary agent's advice to compromise when possible, but to never betray principles, punctuated by the memorable phrase, "No, you move." Those were familiar words for Marvel Comics readers, who remembered Steve Rogers first delivering them -- or at least a version of them -- in 2007, in The Amazing Spider-Man #537.In that issue, part of Marvel's "Civil War" crossover, Captain America delivers the forceful words not at a funeral, but rather to Spider-Man, who, just as in the Marvel Studios film, is on the opposite side of the conflict.'You did the hardest part. You took the jump...' - Steve RogersSteve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame (2019)Full quote: "That's great. You did the hardest part. You took the jump, you didn't know where you were gonna come down. And that's it. That's those little brave baby steps you gotta take. To try and become whole again. To try and find purpose. I went in the ice in '45 right after I met the love of my life. Woke up 70 years later. You got to move on. Got to move on."Following Thanos' Snap in Avengers: Infinity War that wiped out half of all life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, those left behind struggled to pick up the pieces and discover a way to move on with their lives. That included Captain America, who, in a therapy session for survivors, offered support to a man who went on a date for the first time since losing the love of his life five years earlier. His encouragement to "try and become whole again, to try and find purpose" holds as true for those confronted by a world changed by a cosmic-level catastrophe as it does for someone shaken by a more relatable loss.'The world must never again make the fatal error of mistaking compassion for weakness!'Captain America vs. Baron Zemo in The Avengers #6 (1964), by Stan Lee and Jack KirbyFull quote: "I still remember how you sneered at democracy ... how you call Americans soft ... timid ... too spoiled to fight for freedom! You mocked free men! You boasted of your contempt for liberty! Feel my grip, Zemo! It's the grip of a free man! Look into my eyes, tyrant! They're the eyes of a man who would die for liberty! The world must never again make the fatal error of mistaking compassion for weakness! And while I live, it won't!"Discovered in the icy North Sea waters by the Avengers nearly 20 years after his disappearance, Captain America awakes to find the world greatly changed, even if some of his enemies remain the same. In 1964's Avengers #6, the World War II hero is confronted with Baron Heinrich Zemo, a Nazi scientist consumed by hatred for Captain America, following an encounter that left the villain's signature purple hood permanently stuck to his face.Despite being aided by the newly formed Masters of Evil, Zemo fares about as well in his reunion with Captain America as he did in their previous confrontation. No match for Steve Rogers in hand-to-hand combat, the villain is forced to endure the well-deserved taunts of the Sentinel of Liberty even as he's handed a (honestly, well-deserved) beat-down, reminding him that freedom will always win in the fight against tyranny.'As maybe the world's leading authority on waiting too long, don't.' - Steve RogersSteve Rogers and Peggy Carter in Avengers: Endgame (2019)Full quote: "I've seen her flirt, up close. This ain't that. Look, as maybe the world's leading authority on waiting too long, don't. You both deserve a win."Although we're accustomed to Captain America rallying his teammates on the battlefield or lifting up the downtrodden with words of inspiration, it's not often we hear him dole out advice about romance. But why shouldn't he? After all, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Steve Rogers carried a flame for one woman, Peggy Carter, for nearly eight decades -- one that not even decades frozen in ice could extinguish.RELATED: 5 Powerful Batman Quotes to Inspire Light in Your Dark NightsIt's Peggy to whom Steve obliquely alludes in his advice to Bruce Banner in 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron. Noticing the chemistry Bruce shares with Natasha Romanoff, Steve remarks simply, "It's nice." Bruce attempts to dismiss their interaction as mere flirtation, but Steve knows it's something more.Steve famously sacrificed himself in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger by crashing Red Skull's plane, loaded with Hydra weapons, into the Arctic, thereby saving countless lives. In their heartbreaking radio farewell, Steve asks Peggy for a rain check on a long-promised dance -- one he isn't able to cash for another 78 years, and then only with the aid of time travel in Avengers: Endgame.'A single individual who has the right heart and the right mind... can win a war.' - Steve RogersCaptain America in Dark Reign: New Nation (2009), by Brian Michael Bendis, Jonathan Hickman and Stefano CaselliFull quote: "I believe in an idea, an idea that a single individual who has the right heart and the right mind that is consumed with a single purpose, that one man can win a war. Give that one man a group of soldiers with the same conviction, and you can change the world."Captain America is arguably at his most inspirational when he's leading good men and women into battle -- whether they're superheroes, like the Avengers, or soldiers, like the legendary Howling Commandos of World War II. In Marvel's 2009 comic Dark Reign: New Nation, Steve Rogers delivers a rousing speech to the elite Army Rangers unit as they facing overwhelming odds on what looks to be the beaches of Normandy. Although his words are tailored to warriors charging into a seemingly hopeless battle, the sentiment is far-reaching: It's about confidence, perseverance, and finding like-minded allies.'The only power I have is that I believe we can do better.' - Sam WilsonSam Wilson and Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: One World, One People (2021)Full quote: "I'm a Black man carrying the stars and stripes. What don't I understand? Every time I pick this up, I know there are millions of people out there who are gonna hate me for it. Even now, here, I feel it. The stares, the judgment. And there's nothin' I can do to change it. Yet I'm still here. No super serum, no blond hair, or blue eyes. The only power I have is that I believe we can do better. We can't demand that people step up if we don't meet them halfway."Set in the wake of Avengers: Endgame, in which the half of humanity snapped away by Thanos suddenly returns, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier addresses not only the inequities exposed by The Blip but also the complicated legacy, and secret history, of Captain America. RELATED: 15 Marvel Quotes to Help you Find the Superhero WithinSam Wilson's reluctance to pick up the shield left to him by Steve Rogers is put to the test by both the actions of John Walker, appointed as the new Captain America by the U.S. government, and by the discovery of Isaiah Bradley, a Black super soldier imprisoned and experimented upon after the Korean War. When Sam finally takes up the mantle, and dons a new, winged Captain America costume provided by Wakanda, he delivers a fiery speech about racism, responsibility and the desire for change.'You get hurt, hurt 'em back. You get killed... walk it off.' - Steve RogersQuicksilver, Black Widow and Captain America in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)Full quote: "Stark, you worry about bringing the city back down safely. The rest of us have one job: Tear these things apart. You get hurt, hurt them back. You get killed... walk it off."Leading the charge against a homicidal robot and an army of drones in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America offers guidance that could be considered glib commentary on the impermanence of death in superhero fiction, or a perhaps-inappropriate foreshadowing of Quicksilver's own demise in the 2015 film. However, it works every bit as well as advice for never giving up, no matter how daunting, or frustrating, the situation may seem: "You get killed... walk it off."'It’s tempting to want to live in the past... But it’s where fossils come from.' - Steve RogersFull quote: “It’s tempting to want to live in the past. It’s familiar, it’s comfortable. But it’s where fossils come from. My job is to make tomorrow's world better. Always has been."The 2010 Marvel Comics miniseries Captain America: Man Out of Time recounts Steve Rogers' rebirth in the modern era, and his efforts to make sense of a world so radically different from the one he remembers. Early in his career with the Avengers, the team battles the time-traveling Kang, who banishes Captain America back to 1945, where he begins to come to terms with his place in the present, rather than memories of his life in a bygone era. He realizes his duty isn't to the past -- "where fossils come from" -- but instead to tomorrow. It's a good lesson for everyone, not only time-displaced super soldiers.KEEP READING:Superman’s Most Inspirational Quotes That Prove He Really Is a ‘Man of Tomorrow’

The Most Motivational Star Wars Quotes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away
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The Most Motivational Star Wars Quotes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

With a rather strange idea in mind that didn’t really conform to Hollywood’s expectations in the '70s, George Lucas was basically a penniless man with a story. It just so happened that his story -- Star Wars -- would change everything.RELATED: Star Wars: How George Lucas Made The Movie Nobody Believed InAlthough his idea was rejected repeatedly, Lucas continued to present his original concept until the head of 20th Century Fox, Alan Ladd Jr., agreed to invest in his potential. Ladd didn’t understand Lucas’ vision, but still decided to give him a try.Decades later, comprising movies, TV series, comics, novels and video games, the Star Wars franchise has raked in over $70 billion dollars and has become a pillar of mainstream pop culture. Handpicked from a story for generations, here are 10 of the most powerful Star Wars quotes:"Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering."Full Quote: "Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering." – Yoda, Star Wars: The Phantom MenaceThis quote instantly became memorable when it was featured in the trailer for The Phantom Menace, AKA Star Wars: Episode I. Delivered in Yoda's captivating manner of speaking, these words also contain a basic truth.In this line, Yoda evaluates a young Anakin for training and comes to the conclusion that the boy is afraid. He then tells him that fear will lead him to the dark side -- and of course, he’s eventually proven right.The dark side is a metaphor for a life path that is, if not outright evil, certainly more reactionary and self-centered, and as the Jedi Master says, it begins with fear . Out of fear comes frustration, anger and ultimately, bitterness, first at oneself, and then the world. Overcoming your fears is one of the hardest things to do, but you must try, or bring about multiple shades of suffering on you and everyone you know -- just like Anakin Skywalker."Only you can change yourself."Full Quote: "An object cannot make you good or evil. The temptation of power, forbidden knowledge, even the desire to do good can lead some down that path. But only you can change yourself." The Bendu, Star Wars: RebelsThis quote comes from Bendu, a wise and immensely powerful Force-wielding entity in the animated series, Star Wars: Rebels. This particular line is comeback to one of the series' main characters, Kanan Jarrus, who said in reference to a Dark Side artifact, “It's a Sith holocron, it's a source of evil. My student's been using it and I'm afraid it's changing him.”RELATED: What Happened to Hayden Christensen? The Dashing Star Wars Lead Who DisappearedIn truth, regardless of how superstitious we may be, objects don’t make us good or bad, even ones created by groups like he Sith! Wearing a cross around your neck doesn’t make you a good person, just as wearing a pentagram doesn’t make you an evil one. An object cannot define our characters; our choices, beliefs and actions tell who we really are."Who’s the more foolish; the fool, or the fool who follows him?"Obi-Wan Kenobi is the wise hermit who brings Luke Skywalker on a life-changing journey in the Star Wars story, and as such, has become one of the series' most endearing and beloved characters. Not for nothing does he have his own Disney+ series, after all.This quote, which comes from Episode IV: A New Hope, is a question that will make anyone think twice about falling to peer pressure -- especially children, since they are even more susceptible to it. Kids want to belong to different groups and they'll do anything for that to happen. If their friends are doing something they know to be wrong, they could feel somehow obligated to join them. But if they are taught this simple, yet wise logic, they’d realize that following the fool who does wrong, makes them even more foolish. "Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose." This piece of advice was imparted by Yoda in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith to Anakin while training him to become a Jedi.RELATED: Star Wars Icon Stands Up For Bullied Boy Who Chose Not to Fight Back, as It’s ‘Not the Jedi Way’The truth is, most times, we don’t have anything to lose, yet we are still afraid to take action. Whenever you are afraid to do something, simply ask yourself “What’s the worst that could happen?” You may be more able to weigh the costs and benefits of your actions.So quit that job you hate so much or get out of that relationship that’s making you miserable! You’ve got nothing to lose. On the contrary, training yourself to let go of the things you fear to lose will only benefit you."A tyrant can make anything seem to be ‘the will of the people.’" Princess Leia, who spoke these words in the Star Wars novel Bloodline, is so much more than your regular "Disney princess." She was a leader, a politician and a fearless soldier on the battlefield. With this line, Leia is basically telling us that tyrants are manipulative and deceitful, and that power alone is not a reason to trust anyone. In fact, it can be a reason not to trust someone.We often underestimate the charm of sociopaths who mimic generosity while having no actual concern for others, which can be a hallmark for some world leaders, or even of those within our communities. Unfortunately, our faith in the goodwill of our leaders can doom us to manipulation. Thus, without even realizing it, their will becomes ours. "A little more knowledge lights our way."Full Quote: "In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way." – Yoda, Star Wars: The Revenge of the SithIn this quote, Yoda speaks about the importance of knowledge in navigating through difficult times.RELATED: The Best Quotes from Star War’s Yoda About Fear, Patience and KnowledgeWhen the going gets tough, a little bit of know-how can help a great deal. To give you an example: you might be really nervous about something, but if you've learned a few breathing techniques or other coping mechanisms to self-regulate, you’ll be able to calm yourself faster and address the situation with more confidence and clarity.It can be something you’ve learned in school, something you read in a book or something you’ve heard somewhere. All the knowledge you gathered is precious and it will serve you well at some point."Many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view."Full Quote: "Luke, you’re going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view. "— Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: Return of the JediMoral principles and values are not laws of nature. As philosopher John Locke said, we are born “tabula rasa” -- clean slates that, in time, will form a perspective of our own. And that perspective will determine our values, our truths and our beliefs.For example, Anakin had a choice, just like we all do. He could choose to follow the way of the Jedi or the Dark Side of the Force. He went on a path that led him to believe that Palpatine was the good guy. It was obviously the wrong thing to do, but it was his perspective nonetheless. So be careful about your viewpoints, and make sure they are tempered by as much truth as possible."If you define yourself by your power to take life... then you have nothing."Full Quote: "If you define yourself by your power to take life, your desire to dominate, to possess, then you have nothing." — Ben Kenobi, Star Wars: RebelsThough Obi-Wan Kenobi had a number of opportunities to succumb to temptation, he chose not to, and for him, that made all the difference. While Darth Maul, Kenobi's ages-old rival, finally finds him hiding on Tatouine in Rebels, he says that Obi-Wan has nothing, calling him a rat in the desert. However, his comeback offers a harder truth for Maul: Obi-Wan had more than anyone on the Dark Side: a noble purpose.RELATED: Darth Vader Quotes: The Power of the Dark SideA lot of people want control over others and to possess as much as they can. Sometimes it’s just a narcissistic trait, other times this need comes from insecurities and a low self esteem. Either way, being powerful doesn’t earn anyone the respect and love of others. And all the possessions in the world won’t make one happy or fulfilled; not in any meaningful way, anyway."You can’t stop change any more than you can stop the suns from setting."As a young boy, Anakin Skywalker was intimidated by the consequences of leaving home to follow his dreams and reach his full potential. His mother, Shmi, who was first introduced inThe Phantom Menace, warmly reminds him that any kind of change in life -- be it victory or loss -- is inevitable... and that's okay.Stepping out of our comfort zone is something we all struggle with, particularly as beings with limited time. But sooner or later, accepting risks and the change they may bring is necessary. While it might seem distressing, change is not necessarily a bad thing. More often than not, even when it may be one we don't want or expect, change helps us grow. "We’ll take the next chance. And the next. On and on until we win… or the chances are spent." One of the underlying themes of Star Wars is the reality and ugliness of war. But as the story progresses, something else starts to build that's even more important: hope.RELATED: Star Wars Icon Stands Up For Bullied Boy Who Chose Not to Fight Back, as It’s ‘Not the Jedi Way’Jyn Erso, the main character from Star Wars' first "offshoot" film, Rogue One, and the speaker of this line, goes from being a damaged person who avoids taking any kind of stand, to someone capable of leading an entire rebellion.This is a really motivating quote that encourages us to to persevere and keep on trying even when the odds are not in our favor. So as Jyn says, take the next chance! You will eventually win.KEEP READING:Superman’s Most Inspirational Quotes That Prove He Really Is a ‘Man of Tomorrow’

Superman's Most Inspirational Quotes That Prove He Really Is a 'Man of Tomorrow'
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Superman's Most Inspirational Quotes That Prove He Really Is a 'Man of Tomorrow'

Superman was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and ever since 1938, he continues to be one of the most famous and enduring characters in all of fiction.RELATED: 5 Powerful Batman Quotes to Inspire Light in Your Dark NightsStrong, courageous, with a powerful sense for justice and a deep love for humanity, the Kryptonian embodies the ideals of what a hero should be. While he is a man of action, rather than one of many words, he sure has his fair share of wise speeches and comebacks, thanks to the creators who put passion and love into his dialogue. With that in mind, here are Superman’s most inspiring quotes from movies, TV shows and comic books."Dreams lift us up and transform us into something better..."Full Quote: "Dreams lift us up and transform us into something better. And on my soul, I swear that until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice are the reality that we all share, I will never stop fighting. Ever!" - Superman vs. The EliteWe all dream of a better world, but how many of us actually do something about it? Of course, a little help from a superhero would totally be welcomed, but that’s just not realistic... at least not in our universe..Each one of us has to fight for a better world. Being kind even if no one is watching is something anyone can do on a daily basis, and it's sure to make a difference. So dare to hope that one day this world will be as you always dreamed, but don’t forget to bring your own contribution."I know the world is not an equitable place..."Full Quote: "I’m not an idiot, Black. I know there are bad men in power and the world is not an equitable place — but you can’t throw morality in the garbage just because life’s tough!" - Action Comics #775This iconic quote is from dialogue between Superman and the vicious antihero, Manchester Black, and it perfectly describes our superhero’s integrity and faith in humanity.RELATED: Marvel’s Most Inspirational Spider-Man Quotes that Give Power to Your ResponsibilitySuperman is realistic about the world we live in. He sees everything that is wrong with many people in power, but that doesn’t make him renounce his principles. He is ready to fight for justice and morality even when the odds are against him.Being corrupt is easy, holding on to your principles is the true challenge. What will you choose?"I once thought I could protect the world by myself. But I was wrong. "Full Quote: "I once thought i could protect the world by myself. But I was wrong. Working together, we saved the planet. And I believe that if we stay together, as a team, we would be a force that could truly work for the ideals of peace and justice." - Justice League: Secret OriginsSuperman is one of the strongest superheroes to ever grace comics or any other medium. He fought and won against many villains on his own, but even the Man of Steel needed help at some point. No one person, no matter how powerful, can solve all the world’s problems alone.Just like Superman, you might think that you don’t need any help, simply because you’re used to taking care of everything on your own. Only by allowing others to join forces with you can you realize just how much more can be accomplished. They don’t say that “teamwork makes the dream work” for nothing."Sometimes you’ll feel like an outcast, but you’ll never be alone."Full Quote: "You will be different, sometimes you’ll feel like an outcast, but you’ll never be alone."Even if he is better than most humans, both in strength and character, Superman has often felt like an outcast.RELATED: The Best Quotes from Star War’s Yoda About Fear, Patience and KnowledgePeople can be cruel to those who are different, even when they are “good different,” and this can create a sense of loneliness. But whenever you feel left aside, try to remember that you are not alone and someday you will find your crew. You don’t have to change who you are, you just have to have faith that the right kind of people will come along."If there is a solution to hunger it must come from the compassionate heart..."Full Quote: "If there is a solution to hunger it must be one that comes from the compassionate heart of a man and extends outward towards his fellow man." - Superman: Peace on EarthSeems like Superman has found a simple solution to a complex problem, right? Now, of course world hunger isn’t something that can be solved overnight. And maybe compassion isn’t the sole solution, but it would definitely make a big difference.We should reach out to those in need and inspire others to do the same. The problem when it comes to hunger, is that a lot of people leave it to leaders and rich individuals. As long as we can’t process the fact that a world problem is our problem as well, nothing much will change."It's never as bad as it seems..."Full Quote: "It's never as bad as it seems. You're stronger than you think you are. Trust me." - All-Star SupermanIf you’re a fan of Superman comics, you probably remember the emotional moment where the Man of Steel stops a troubled teenager from jumping off a building. Not that there are no other moments that are more or equally emotional, but this one serves us as a reminder that we are all stronger than we think.RELATED: Inspirational Winnie the Pooh Quotes About Life & FriendshipHow many times have you said to yourself that you can’t take it anymore? Superman didn’t come to the rescue, yet here you are, thriving in spite of how desperate and hopeless you felt. You've still got what it takes to move your own mountains!"There is a superhero in all of us..."Full Quote: "There is a superhero in all of us, we just need the courage to put on the cape." - Superman and LoisSo we know about superheroes that have superpowers. But we also know about some that are… human. What do they all have in common? Courage, compassion, integrity and a strong sense for justice.Superman’s ability to fly, his X-Ray vision and super speed are definitely pluses, but it’s his choice to use those powers to do good that makes him a superhero. If you can take a stand for truth and justice, you are already a superhero within.The cape is optional, but you know… whatever helps."I believe in second chances, I believe in redemption, but..."Full Quote: "I believe in second chances, I believe in redemption, but, mostly, I believe in my friends." - Justice League Unlimited: Wake the DeadGiving a second chance to someone who has once betrayed you is a difficult thing, even in the world of superheroes. They’re supposed to know better right? But not even superheroes are perfect, so how could we, as humans, be anywhere near flawless?RELATED: 120 of the Best Anime Quotes of All TimeWe can definitely try, but when we do make mistakes and sincerely regret them, we could sure use a friend like Superman who is willing to forgive and trust us again. But if you think you are worthy of a second chance after doing someone wrong, maybe some of your friends are too."I thought I had to leave to find out who I was…"Full Quote: "I thought I had to leave to find out who I was…but it turns out I only needed to learn where I came from. Because I already know who I am. I’m a man who knows the benefit of hard work and honesty. A man who knows the difference between right and wrong. A man who can help people all over the world. I’m Clark Kent.” - Adventures of Superman #6As it turns out, even Superman had some identity issues. While he didn't appear to be on the surface, he was different from anyone around him. THat's why, at one point, he thought that in order to find out who he really is, he needed to leave Earth. But the only thing he needed to find out was his origin.We tend to put labels on anything, including ourselves. So when we’re asked “who are you?”, a lot of us would use our status or job title for an answer. But we’re not just that, are we? We’re complex human beings and what really defines us is our character."Follow truth, seek justice, and stand with your family..."Full Quote: "Remember, son: follow truth, seek justice, and stand with your family who loves you. Even when they're not perfect." - Superman: RebirthHere’s some simple, yet meaningful advice that you can offer your children -- to care for justice and always stick with their loved ones.RELATED: 20 Most Inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. QuotesThere’s no such thing as a perfect family… unless it's in an ideal fictional world like in movies. However, your family doesn’t have to be perfect, but loving, caring and supportive.People will sometimes mess up, whether if affects you directly or not. But as long as they are willing to fix their mistakes and make it up to you, you’ve got the closest thing to a perfect family."There is a right and a wrong in this universe..."Full Quote: "There is a right and a wrong in this universe. And that distinction is not hard to make." Superman: Kingdom ComeThis quote from Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, comes from an aged Superman that now has to deal with young superheroes who are dangerous and reckless.Since everything went wrong around him, the Man of Steel tried to retire and live a quiet life on his farm. But he’s quickly spurred back into action by these young superheroes that are careless and can’t seem to discern between the right and the wrong. Superman proves again just how much he cares for mankind as he comes back to teach these youths what being a superhero actually means. It's just as important that the older generation imparts the same wisdom... and learns something from the younger generation, too.KEEP READING:Motivational Quotes to Help You Rise Above

5 Powerful Batman Quotes to Inspire Light in Your Dark Nights
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5 Powerful Batman Quotes to Inspire Light in Your Dark Nights

Images in Feature by Diogenes Neves, Sam Spratt and Bruce TimmSuperheroes inspire us with their bravery, tenacity, and commitment to the greater good. They fly through the sky, scale skyscrapers and in their stories, do the work that normal people can't; as such, they inspire us to be better than what we are, to be something... more. Batman takes this to a new level. As perhaps the most proficient crimefighter and purveyor of justice, Batman -- unlike some of his contemporaries like Wonder Woman or Superman -- but "just" a man. It’s easy to be a hero if you’re a super, but Batman must be more than "special" because of powers, he has to will himself to be something better.RELATED: Marvel’s Most Inspirational Spider-Man Quotes that Give Power to Your ResponsibilityBruce Wayne, Batman’s alter ego, was a regular boy... well, if you consider being a billionaire "regular." After the tragic and brutal murder of his parents, he decided to train his mind and body to rid Gotham City of crime, and to ensure that the justice denied his parents would be meted out fairly. Sure, he had a fortune and his butler Alfred, but Batman transformed himself into a superhero with grit, sweat, blood and tears. That’s one reason this DC Comics hero has captivated audiences since he debuted in 1939.Batman is not magical or immortal. Instead, he is a man armed with ingenious gadgets, impressive cunning and a finely-tuned mind and body trained for battle. And yet, he isn't seen as the most inspirational hero, given his dark beginnings and persona. But throughout his history in comics and on-screen, he and his Bat-Family have shared some deep thoughts on where to find light in even the darkest nights."It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.”This quote, from Batman Begins is akin to the well-known adage, “Your actions speak louder than words.” The main idea is that you can talk a good game but it’s your actions that truly define who you are and how you’ll be remembered. RELATED: The Best Quotes from Star War’s Yoda About Fear, Patience and KnowledgeThis Batman Begins quote takes this concept deeper by making the point that the identity of the person in question, and all the assumptions people might make about them, are also less important than the actions of the person. In other words, it is what a person does that matters, not what they say or the person they appear to be. This quote reminds us to take action to back up our beliefs with our actions, and to define ourselves by the confluence of both. "I wear a mask. And that mask, it’s not to hide who I am, but to create what I am."This quote, from Batman #624, "Broken City, Part Five," by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso, teaches us that we should focus on the person we want to be. Only you are stopping yourself. Only you know the person underneath who you need to be. This powerful Batman quote, which comes from a seminal run in his long history within comics, encourages us to not be afraid to reinvent ourselves, to create who we are, and be the person we want to be. Rather than hiding who we are or relying on an identity that may not fully express our true identity or intentions, this quote inspires us to free ourselves to live the life we believe is right for us. So, create a new face, a shield or armor, or whatever else makes sense for you to be able to free yourself to be truly yourself, to shed the expectations of others, and exceed your limitations. You can create the person you want to be and live the life that is your dream. You get to define yourself, go after your dreams, and present yourself however makes you feel comfortable and free."Why do we fall? So that we can learn to pick ourselves back up."Perseverance, commitment, resilience and tenacity are at the heart of this quote, given by Alfred in Batman Begins (because even Batman needs reminding sometimes). These words teach us that failure is not what we think it is. Rather than something to be ashamed of or dread, failure can be seen as a chance for learning, courage and redemption. RELATED: Inspirational Winnie the Pooh Quotes About Life & FriendshipBatman never gives up in his crime-fighting efforts. He is relentless in his pursuit of justice, regardless of whatever obstacles, setbacks or physical pain he faces. Not giving up or letting setbacks get us down is the mark of true heroism. Getting back up, again and again, is the key to earning honor and being a strong, inspirational person. And you don’t need to be a superhero to do it. All you need is to just keep getting back up and keep on trying."A hero can be anyone. Even a man doing something as simple and reassuring as putting a coat around a little boy’s shoulders to let him know that the world hadn’t ended.”You don’t have to be famous or try to change the world in big ways to have a meaningful impact. Everyday small actions of kindness, love, support and caring matter, too. This quote, from the film The Dark Knight Rises, honors those daily moments when we give each other a hand, when parents care for their kids, when friends look out for each other, when kids take care of their parents, when teachers educate students, when strangers hold open a door, or when a smile is given simply to brighten someone else’s day. We don’t have to be the star or the alpha or the boss or the ringleader to make a difference or to have an important role to play. So, celebrate and cultivate those little moments that add up to a life well-lived."All men have limits. They learn what they are and learn not to exceed them. I ignore mine.”Excelling is all about challenging yourself, thinking creatively and taking yourself to places others might not dare to go — and might discourage you from attempting. This quote, from Detective Comics #663, by Chuck Dixon, Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna, pushes us to ignore limits, rules and preconceived notions when they constrain us and our ultimate goals. RELATED: 120 of the Best Anime Quotes of All TimeThe core of this idea is to find inspiration in possibility and to say “yes” rather than accepting the standard expectations and the conventional ways things are done. It also ties into another related Batman quote: “Everything’s impossible until somebody does it.” Essentially, the goal is to become limitless both in your frame of mind as well as in practical terms, by pushing beyond what even you can imagine.That is at the very core of being Batman -- and it can be for any hero, super or otherwise.

Inspirational Winnie the Pooh Quotes About Life & Friendship
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Inspirational Winnie the Pooh Quotes About Life & Friendship

Quotes from Winnie the Pooh on life & friendship. Winnie the Pooh is a fictional teddy bear created by the English Author A.A Milne.Winnie the Pooh was A. A. Milne’s biggest success. Children and adults from around the world have always loved this fluffy bundle of joy, and perhaps even dreamed of taking Pooh’s paw and taking a stroll in his gentle and kindhearted world. And while we may not have noticed it at the time, the stories are filled with life lessons that have shaped us. Winnie the Pooh is actually quite the philosopher and many of his and his friends’ sayings have a deep meaning and remain relevant, no matter how old you are.So if you have a chance, take some time to appreciate some of the lessons you might have missed as a child, and re-read some of A. A. Milne’s most classic stuff (like The House at Pooh Corner, from 1928 which you can find here).75 Winnie the Pooh Quotes on Friendship, Love and LifeLife is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles.We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.Sometimes the thing to do is nothing.Doing nothing often leads to the very best of something.So perhaps the best thing to do is to stop writing introductions and get on with the book.If people are upset because you’ve forgotten something, console them by letting them know you didn’t forget, you just weren’t remembering.The sun still shines, even when it’s hiding.(Ezra Bailey / Getty)No one can tell me, Nobody knows, Where the wind comes from, Where the wind goes.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.Just because an animal is large, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t want kindness; however big Tigger seems to be, remember that he wants as much kindness as Roo.Don’t underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.A day without laughter is a day wasted.(Oleg Breslavtsev / Getty)When all else fails, take a nap.Those who are clever, who have a Brain, never understand anything.Before beginning a Hunt, it is wise to ask someone what you are looking for before you begin looking for it.Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon.I wasn’t going to eat it, I was just going to taste it.Think it over, think it under.Always watch where you are going. Otherwise, you may step on a piece of the Forest that was left out by mistake.A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.Winnie the Pooh Quotes About LoveWinnie the pooh, otherwise known as Pooh or Pooh Bear and his gang, shared with us wonderful insights about love. Pooh taught us to be patient with love, to nurture it and to cherish it, if we are so lucky to find it. He also shared with us the importance of self-love by teaching us to embrace our uniqueness and give ourselves more love, especially in those times we don’t feel like it. Just as it is important to give love to others, it is essential for our wellbeing that we also connect and love ourselves first and foremost. These classic Winnie The Pooh quotes about love will remind you to treasure your loved ones and to embrace what makes you, you.Piglet: How do you spell love? Pooh: You don’t spell it, you feel it.A hug is always the right size.Some people care too much. i think it’s called Love.Love is taking a few steps backward, maybe even more…to give way to the happiness of the person you love.I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart for so long. If we’re in each other’s dreams, we can be together all the time.If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.If you live to be a hundred, I hope I live to be a hundred minus one day, so that I never have to live a day without you.Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.Winnie the Pooh Quotes on AdventureWinnie the Pooh and his friends are always going on adventures, which may have inspired generations to step outside of their comfort zones and to explore the unknown at every opportunity. Pooh stories taught us that life is a lot more fun that way! You can’t stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen.What’s wrong with knowing what you know now and not knowing what you don’t know until later?IF it’s not Here, that means it’s out There.I always get to where I’m going by walking away from where I have been.As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.One of the advantages of being disorganized is that one is always having surprising discoveries.I must go forward where I have never been instead of backwards where I have.I am not lost, for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.Winnie the Pooh Quotes on FriendshipWinnie the Pooh and his stuffed friends from the hundred acre wood said a lot of funny things, but they also taught us many valuable lessons about friendship. Pooh showed us that true friendship is built on love, trust, acceptance and compassion. Any day spent with you is my favorite day. So, today is my new favorite day.WINNIE THE POOHAfter all, one can’t complain. I have my friends.EEYOREIt’s so much more friendly with two.PIGLETIt seemed they had always been, and would always be, friends. Time could change much, but not that.WINNIE THE POOHIt is always useful to know where a friend-and-relation is, whether you want him or whether you don’t.RABBITA day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.WINNIE THE POOHA friend is someone who helps you up when you’re down, and if they can’t, they lay down beside you and listen.WINNIE THE POOHIt isn’t much good having anything exciting, if you can’t share it with somebody.WINNIE THE POOH(Klaus Vedfelt / Getty)I’m never afraid with you.WINNIE THE POOHHere together, friends forever. Some things were just meant to be, and that’s you and me.WINNIE THE POOHWe will be friends until forever, just you wait and see.WINNIE THE POOHI’ve found somebody just like me. I thought I was the only one of them.WINNIE THE POOHWinnie the Pooh and Piglet QuotesPiglet is Winnie the Pooh’s tiny, soft-spoken best friend and the pair share many heartwarming moments together throughout the years. Piglet is often fearful and worried about many things, but with Pooh’s acceptance and support, Piglet is able to be brave and face his fears. These Winnie the Pooh and Piglet quotes remind us of the beauty of being accepting and loyal friends.Piglet: We’ll be friends forever, won’t we, Pooh?Pooh: Even longer.Piglet: When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing you say to yourself?pooh: What’s for breakfast? What do you say, Piglet?Piglet: I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?Pooh: It’s the same thing.Winnie the Pooh Inspirational QuotesWinnie the Pooh may call himself a “bear of very little brain”, but by now we all know he is a great thinker and has inspirational insight on just about everything. His optimistic outlook is contagious still today, he occupies a special place in the hearts of millions, all over the world. If you’re feeling down and unmotivated, let these inspirational Winnie the Pooh quotes lift your spirits.It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine.EEYOREYou’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.CHRISTOPHER ROBINYou find sometimes that a thing which seemed very thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it.WINNIE THE POOHThe nicest thing about the rain is that it always stops. Eventually.EEYOREI’m short and fat and proud of that!!WINNIE THE POOHIf the string breaks, then we try another piece of string.OWLI wonder how many wishes a star can give.WINNIE THE POOH(Carlos Fernandez / Getty)Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.WINNIE THE POOHThe things that make me different are the things that make me, me.PIGLETThe most wonderful thing about Tiggers is, I’m the only one.TIGGERI’m not asking anybody. I’m just telling everybody.EEYOREWinnie the Pooh Goodbye QuotesSaying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. Winnie the Pooh, with his charm and wit, reminds us that endings are an inevitable part of life and to fully embrace the precious time we spend with people. How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.The most important thing is, even when we’re apart … I’ll always be with you …Promise me you’ll never forget me because if I thought you would I’d never leave.Promise you won’t forget me, ever. Not even when I’m a hundred.One thing you should know, no matter where I go, we’ll always be together.Pooh: What should happen if you forget about me?Christopher Robin: Silly old bear, I won’t ever forget about you.(Klaus Vedfelt / Getty)

50 The Princess Bride Quotes about Life and True Love
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50 The Princess Bride Quotes about Life and True Love

The Princess Bride (1973) is a fantasy romance novel by American writer William Goldman. The novel blends elements of adventure, fantasy, drama, romance, comedy and fairy tale.William Goldman was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter whose work earned him two Academy Awards. The Princess Bride was one of the novels that were adapted for film in 1987, and it’s now considered a cult classic.Filled with adventures, pirates, and a forever kind of romance, The Princess Bride is set in a Renaissance-era world. It is about a young woman who lives on a farm in the country of Florin. She constantly teases the “farm boy” and asks him to do all kinds of chores for her. Turns out that his response to every demand -- ‘As you wish’, actually means ‘I love you’.We’re not going to spoil this for you with any more details. We hope this is enough to arouse your curiosity and make you want to read the book or watch the movie. If you’ve already read or seen it, why not enjoy it again?Here are 50 The Princess Bride quotes about life and true love:When I was your age, television was called books. THE GRANDFATHERInconceivable. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. INIGO MONTOYADo I love you? My God, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches. WESTLEYHer heart was a secret garden and the walls were very high. WILLIAM GOLDMANLife is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. MAN IN BLACKJust because you're beautiful and perfect, it's made you conceited. You think people can't get tired of you, well you're wrong, they can, and she will, besides you're too poor. BUTTERCUPI just work for Vizzini to pay the bills. There’s not a lot of money in revenge. INIGO MONTOYAGet some rest. If you haven’t got your health, then you haven’t got anything. COUNT RUGENWe face each other as God intended. Sportsmanlike. No tricks, no weapons, skill against skill alone. FEZZIKI always think that everything could be a trap, which is why I’m still alive. PRINCE HUMPERDINCKYou can’t hurt me. Westley and I are joined by the bonds of love. And you cannot track that, not with a thousand bloodhounds, and you cannot break it, not with a thousand swords. BUTTERCUPSonny, true love is the greatest thing, in the world-except for a nice MLT – mutton, lettuce and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean and the tomato is ripe. They’re so perky, I love that. MIRACLE MAXLife isn't fair, it's just fairer than death, that's all. WILLIAM GOLDMANDeath cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while. WESTLEYWhy lose your venom on me? WESTLEYButtercup: We’ll never survive.Westley: Nonsense. You only say that because no one ever has.Enough about my beauty. Everybody always talks about how beautiful I am. I’ve got a mind, Westley. Talk about that.BUTTERCUPI have been in the revenge business so long, now that it’s over, I don’t know what to do with the rest of my life. INIGO MONTOYAI can’t compete with you physically, and you’re no match for my brains. VIZZINIYou be careful. People in masks cannot be trusted. FEZZIKSince the invention of the kiss there have been five kisses that were rated the most passionate, the most pure. This one left them all behind. THE GRANDFATHERDon’t rush me, sonny. You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles. MIRACLE MAXYou’re trying to kidnap what I’ve rightfully stolen, and I think it quite ungentlemanly.VIZZINILove is many things none of them logical. WILLIAM GOLDMANCynics are simply thwarted romantics. WILLIAM GOLDMANMy name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die! INIGO MONTOYA‘I love you,' Buttercup said. 'I know this must come as something of a surprise to you, since all I've ever done is scorn you and degrade you and taunt you, but I have loved you for several hours now, and every second, more.’ BUTTERCUP Who says life is fair, where is that written? WILLIAM GOLDMANI thought an hour ago that I loved you more than any woman has ever loved a man, but a half hour after that I knew that what I felt before was nothing compared to what I felt then. BUTTERCUPTrue love is the best thing in the world, except for cough drops. WILLIAM GOLDMANMy arms love you, my ears adore you, my knees shake with blind affection. My mind begs you to ask it something so it can obey. BUTTERCUPInigo Montoya: Who are you? Westley: No one of consequence. Inigo Montoya: I must know. Westley: Get used to disappointment.WILLIAM GOLDMANI've been saying it so long to you, you just wouldn't listen. Every time you said 'Farm Boy do this' you thought I was answering 'As you wish' but that's only because you were hearing wrong. 'I love you' was what it was, but you never heard. WESTLEYI’ll tell you the truth and it’s up to you to live with it. WILLIAM GOLDMANYou were already more beautiful than anything I dared to dream. In our years apart, my imaginings did their best to improve on you perfection. WESTLEYThis is my favorite book in all the world, though I have never read it. WILLIAM GOLDMANShe loves you still and you love her, so think of that--think of this too: in all this world, you might have been happy, genuinely happy. Not one couple in a century has that chance, not really, no matter what the storybooks say, but you could have had it, and so, I would think, no one will ever suffer a loss as great as you. PRINCE HUMPERDINCKThis is true love — you think this happens every day? WESTLEYPeople don't remember me. Really. It's not a paranoid thing; I just have this habit of slipping through memories. It doesn't bother me all that much, except I guess that's a lie; it does. For some reason, I test very high on forgettability. WILLIAM GOLDMANThe enemy is always in the mind. WILLIAM GOLDMANTerrible things can happen when you're overtired. I was overtired the night your father proposed. WILLIAM GOLDMANExistence was really very simple when you did what you were told. WILLIAM GOLDMANI have not known a night when your visage did not accompany me to sleep. There has not been a morning when you did not flutter behind my waking eyelids. WILLIAM GOLDMANYou could concentrate much more deeply when you were alone with agony. WILLIAM GOLDMAN You had to admire a guy who called his own new book a classic before it was published and anyone had a chance to read it. WILLIAM GOLDMANDon't expect too much from life, Buttercup told herself as she rode along. Learn to be satisfied with what you have. WILLIAM GOLDMANI love you. Okay? Want it louder? I LOVE YOU. Spell it out, should I? I ell-oh-vee-ee why-oh-you. Want it backward? You love I. WILLIAM GOLDMANLet's look on the bright side: we're having an adventure, Fezzik, and most people live and die without being as lucky as we are. WILLIAM GOLDMANThe hollowness was in his arms and the world was snowing. WILLIAM GOLDMANWhen was the last time you read a book? The truth now. And picture books don't count-I mean something with print in it. WILLIAM GOLDMAN

20 The Shawshank Redemption Quotes on Freedom and Hope
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20 The Shawshank Redemption Quotes on Freedom and Hope

We can’t talk about great movies without mentioning The Shawshank Redemption. Released in 1994 and back then considered a noble disappointment, The Shawshank Redemption went on to become one of the most beloved movies of all time.Based on Stephen King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, and directed by Frank Darabont, the movie is an uplifting prison drama. If you haven’t seen it yet, stop whatever you’re doing and watch it! We promise you’ll love it.The film tells the story of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), a banker who is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. He is given two life sentences and sent to the notorious Shawshank State Penitentiary, but maintains his innocence.The harsh realities of prison life are quickly introduced to Andy. Luckily his fellow inmate Ellis "Red" Redding (Morgan Freeman) pulls some strings and helps the new recruit avoid more trouble.Andy has a strong personality and doesn’t crack under pressure -- his resilience and imperishable hope helped him prevail behind the bars.The Shawshank Redemption is a masterpiece that became one of highest rated fan reviewed films of all time and is still broadcast regularly.Here are 20 The Shawshank Redemption quotes on freedom and hope:Salvation lies within.I have to remind myself that some birds aren’t meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice.I tell you those voices soared higher and farther than anybody in a gray place dares to dream.That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory.Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain.That's the beauty of music. They can't get that from you. I was in the path of the tornado. I just didn't expect the storm would last as long as it has.The world went and got itself in a big damn hurry.Every man's got a breaking point.I don't have to listen to rumors about a man when I can judge him for myself.Geology is the study of pressure and time. That’s all it takes really, pressure and time. The funny thing is, on the outside I was an honest man. Straight as an arrow. I had to come to prison to be a crook.These walls are funny. First you hate ’em. Then you get used to ’em. Enough time passes, you get so you depend on them. That’s institutionalized.I look back on the way I was then: a young, stupid kid who committed that terrible crime. I want to talk to him. I want to try and talk some sense to him, tell him the way things are. But I can’t. I guess it comes down to a simple choice really. Get busy living or get busy dying.Writing about yourself seems to be a lot like sticking a branch into clear river-water and rolling up the muddy bottom.It goes back to what I said about Andy wearing his freedom like an invisibility coat, about how he never really developed a prison mentality. His eyes never got that dull look.There are places in this world that aren't made out of stone. That there's something inside... that they can't get to, that they can't touch. That's yours.What was right with him he’d only give you a little at a time. What was wrong with him he kept bottled up inside.

23 The Great Gatsby Quotes on Dreams and Despair
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23 The Great Gatsby Quotes on Dreams and Despair

Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1925, The Great Gatsby is considered a classic of American literature and has resulted in a number of film and television adaptations.Sadly, the author didn’t live enough to see his book become such a success. The novel sold fewer than 20,000 copies in its first run and some critics called the author’s style “painfully forced” and the book “a dud.”The Great Gatsby is about the efforts of this young man, Jay Gatsby, to reinvent himself. We see the whole story from the narrator’s perspective - Nick Carraway, which moved out to New York from Mid-west and now lives next door to Gatsby.The main character is an everlasting dreamer with a reallyextravagant lifestyle. He lives in a gigantic Gothic mansion and throws glamorousparties every Saturday night. But his persona is a complete invention as Gatsbyactually grew up poor and this isn’t even his real name. All his efforts tobecome rich are dedicated to winning back the woman he loves.The Great Gatsby explores themes such as decadence, idealism, love, resistance to change, social status, and of course, excess.Here are 23 The Great Gatsby quotes on glitz, glamour and despair.Whenever you feel like criticizing any one... just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages you’ve had.Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead.There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired.I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope.It occurred to me that there was no difference between men, in intelligence or race, so profound as the difference between the sick and the well.So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.Every one suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues, and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known.No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man will store up in his ghostly heart.It’s a great advantage not to drink among hard drinking people.Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther....Once in a while I go off on a spree and make a fool of myself, but I always come back, and in my heart I love her all the time.Life is much more successfully looked at from a single window.I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.As I walked on I was lonely no longer. I was a guide, a pathfinder, an original settler.People disappeared, reappeared, made plans to go somewhere, and then lost each other, searched for each other, found each other a few feet away.Human sympathy has its limits, and we were contented to let all their tragic arguments fade with the city lights behind.Their eyes met and they stared together at each other, alone in space.I couldn't forgive him or like him, but I saw that what he had done was, to him, entirely justified.They're a rotten crowd... You're worth the whole damn bunch put together.It takes two to make an accident.She was feeling the pressure of the world outside and she wanted to see him and feel his presence beside her and be reassured that she was doing the right thing after all.