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210 Pain Quotes that Will Make You Stronger and Wiser

While life is beautiful in so many ways, it is also filled with struggles and obstacles. We can’t truly appreciate happiness without experiencing some sort of pain.Pain is inevitable. No matter how much we try to prevent bad things from happening, life will strike. Maybe you will have to face grief, betrayal or a broken heart. These experiences can tear you down in unspeakable ways. Some of them will cause so much pain that you’ll do anything that comes to mind to avoid it or feel a bit of joy, even if just for a few seconds.Deep pain can lead to depression. Be sure to acknowledge your pain, and not avoid it. Process it and then find ways to let it go. Don’t wait for time to heal your wounds because the longer you allow your pain to stay with you, the more it will harm you. If you think you need help to overcome your suffering, don’t hesitate to ask for it!Here are 210 pain quotes to help you acknowledge and overcome it:Sad pain quotes Sad Boy in PainAs stated above, no one can run away from pain forever. At some point, we all experience it one way or another. We've put together the following list of sad pain quotes to let you know that you are not alone.Behind every beautiful thing, there’s been some kind of pain. BOB DYLANYou can’t run away from trouble. There ain’t no place that far. UNCLE REMUSIt’s so hard to forget pain, but it’s even harder to remember sweetness. We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace. CHUCK PALAHNIUKI don’t believe there is pleasure in life. I believe there is only relief of pain… We have to suffer to be on top. GEORGES ST-PIERRENothing prevents happiness like the memory of happiness. ANDRE GIDEYou have to die a few times before you can really live. CHARLES BUKOWSKIThe most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much, and forgetting that you are special too. ERNEST HEMINGWAYThe prettiest smile hides the deepest secrets. The prettiest eyes have cried the most tears. And the kindest hearts have felt the most pain. UNKNOWNI want to live and feel all the shades, tones and variations of mental and physical experience possible in my life. And I am horribly limited. SYLVIA PLATH (more Sylvia Plath quotes)There is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery. DANTE ALIGHIERII think that humans have a huge capacity to carry pain and sadness. There are things that haunt us our entire lives; we are unable to let them go. The good times seem almost effervescent and dreamlike in comparison with the times that didn’t go so well. HENRY ROLLINSWhen you give someone your whole heart and he doesn’t want it, you cannot take it back. It’s gone forever. SYLVIA PLATHGod whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world. C.S. LEWISLife is pain, highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. WILLIAM GOLDMANLife swings like a pendulum backward and forward between pain and boredom. ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUERAdventures are all very well in their place, but there's a lot to be said for regular meals and freedom from pain. NEIL GAIMANI imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain. JAMES BALDWINLife didn’t promise to be wonderful. TEDDY PENDERGRASSIt has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone. ROSE FITZGERALD KENNEDYWhen you compare the sorrows of real life to the pleasures of the imaginary one, you will never want to live again, only to dream forever. ALEXANDRE DUMASWaiting hurts. Forgetting hurts. But not knowing which decision to take can sometimes be the most painful... JOSÉ N. HARRISI have the choice of being constantly active and happy or introspectively passive and sad. Or I can go mad by ricocheting in between. SYLVIA PLATHPain is constant. You either suffer the pain of discipline, or the pain of regret. YVAN BYEAJEEThe marks humans leave are too often scars. JOHN GREENThe worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared. LOIS LOWRYWhy is there ever this perverse cruelty in humankind, that makes us hurt most those we love best? JACQUELINE CAREYImagine smiling after a slap in the face. Then think of doing it twenty-four hours a day. MARKUS ZUSAKFor without pain, there can be no pleasure. Without sadness, there can be no happiness. Without misery there can be no beauty. And without these, life is endless, hopeless, doomed and damned.Adult. You have become adult. HARLAN ELLISONTears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart. JOSÉ N. HARRISMental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say 'My tooth is aching' than to say 'My heart is broken.' C.S. LEWISAlthough it's just a small tear, it is the heaviest thing in the world. And it doesn't do a damn thing to fix anything. CHASE BROOKSPain quotes that will make you feel strongerWhenever you experience pain know that it will not last forever. Be patient and learn from it. Remember that you are in charge and that you can help yourself to overcome your suffering faster. Below, we’ve gathered a list of pain quotes that will make you feel stronger. Read through them and start taking the next step toward your healing.Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you. OVIDYou never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice. BOB MARLEYWhat hurts us is what heals us. PAULO COELHOI can bear any pain as long as it has meaning. HARUKI MURAKAMIOut of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. KAHLIL GIBRANMost of the gains in life come from suffering in the short term, so you can get paid in the long term. NAVAL RAVIKANTPain makes me grow. Growing is what I want. Therefore, for me pain is pleasure. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGERLet me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it. RABINDRANATH TAGOREIt is when I struggle that I strengthen. It is when challenged to my core that I learn the depth of who I am. STEVE MARABOLIThe real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. THOMAS PAINEOur wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us. DAVID RICHOAt the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can. FRIDA KAHLOWe do survive every moment, after all, except the last one. JOHN UPDIKEIf you’re going through hell, keep going. WINSTON CHURCHILLThe only thing that’s the end of the world is the end of the world.BARACK OBAMAThe pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow. UNKNOWNWhat matters most is how well you walk through the fire. CHARLES BUKOWSKITrue discovery happens when you embrace the obstacle. Truth is for the patient, the enduring. MAXIME LAGACÉDon't be scared... Women can handle the worst kind of pain. You'll find out one day. GAYLE FORMANSince I was young, I have always known this: Life damages us, every one. We can’t escape that damage. But now, I am also learning this: We can be mended. We mend each other. VERONICA ROTHThere are ships sailing to many ports, but not a single one goes where life is not painful. FERNANDO PESSOADon’t let pain define you, let it refine you. TIM FARGOPain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. LANCE ARMSTRONGPain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.HARUKI MURAKAMI If pain must come, may it come quickly. Because I have a life to live, and I need to live it in the best way possible. PAULO COELHOAfter the rain, the sun will reappear. There is life. After the pain, the joy will still be here. WALT DISNEYPain is a sudden hurt that can't be escaped. But then I have also learned that because of pain, I can feel the beauty, tenderness, and freedom of healing. C. JOYBELL C.Be the silent watcher of your thoughts and behavior. You are beneath the thinker. You are the stillness beneath the mental noise. You are the love and joy beneath the pain. ECKHART TOLLEDon’t get lost in your pain, know that one day your pain will become your cure. RUMIPain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they’re wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It’s all in how you carry it. That’s what matters. JIM MORRISONI think that little by little I’ll be able to solve my problems and survive. FRIDA KAHLOIf you never heal from what hurt you, you'll bleed on people who didn't cut you.UNKNOWNTo heal from mental pain requires physical pain. Everything requires effort, don't give up. BEN AFFLECKInspirational pain quotesSometimes a few words are enough to give us hope in dealing with our pain. Sometimes they are enough to help us re-evaluate our situation. In this regard, we’ve gathered for you a list of inspirational pain quotes. Enjoy!Laugher is the tonic, the relief, the surcease for pain. CHARLIE CHAPLINSit with the pain until it passes, and you will be calmer for the next one. NAVAL RAVIKANTGreat things never came from comfort zones. NEIL STRAUSSAlthough the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. HELEN KELLEREvery pain is a gift. Every pain is an opportunity. MAXIME LAGACÉChange happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change. TONY ROBBINSWe can learn and change in a state of pain and suffering, or we can evolve in a state of joy and inspiration. JOE DISPENZAWhen I planted my pain in the field of patience it bore fruit of happiness. KAHLIL GIBRANPassion is the bridge that takes you from pain to change. FRIDA KAHLONever to suffer would never to have been blessed. EDGAR ALLAN POEYou may have had unfair things happen to you, but the depth of your pain is an indication of the height of your future. JOEL OSTEENWhen it hurts – observe. Life is trying to teach you something. ANITA KRIZZANToo many people believe that everything must be pleasurable in life, which makes them constantly search for distractions and short-circuits the learning process. ROBERT GREENEMy pain may be the reason for somebody’s laugh. But my laugh must never be the reason for somebody’s pain. CHARLIE CHAPLIN (more Charlie Chaplin quotes)Every negative situation contains the possibility for something positive, an opportunity. It is how you look at it that matters. ROBERT GREENELife begins at the end of your comfort zone. NEALE DONALD WALSCHTime doesn’t heal emotional pain, you need to learn how to let go. ROY T. BENNETTThe more you reject the past, the more your suffering lasts. MAXIME LAGACÉThe pain that you create now is always some form of nonacceptance, some form of unconscious resistance to what is. ECKHART TOLLEI tried to drown my sorrows, but the bastards learned how to swim, and now I am overwhelmed by this decent and good feeling. FRIDA KAHLOForget about winning and losing, forget about pride and pain. BRUCE LEEStay focused on your purpose, not your pain. RANAL CURRIEThe real problem is not why some pious, humble, believing people suffer, but why some do not. C.S. LEWISNobody can hurt me without my permission. MAHATMA GANDHIIf there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. THOMAS PAINEThere is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength’. No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster.DALAI LAMATake it from me: If you hear the past speaking to you, feel it tugging up your back and runing its fingers up your spine, the best thing to do-the only thing-is run. LAUREN OLIVERIf you can learn to endure pain, you can survive anything. Some people learn to embrace it- to love it. Some endure it through drowning it in sorrow, or by making themselves forget. Others turn it into anger. SARAH J. MAASProsperity is not without many fears and distastes, and adversity is not without comforts and hopes. FRANCIS BACONIf I can see pain in your eyes then share with me your tears. If I can see joy in your eyes then share with me your smile. SANTOSH KALWARThere is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt. ERMA BOMBECKPain introduces you to your highest self. PAUL DOMENICKAnd the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ANAIS NIN (more Anais Nin quotes)God brings men into deep waters, not to drown them, but to cleanse them. JOHN AUGHEYNeurosis is the natural by-product of pain avoidance. CARL JUNGSome of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. GARTH BROOKSThe pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again. CHARLES DICKENSPain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you’re letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain. JIM MORRISONWhere the wound has been given, there must the cure be found, if anywhere. JANE AUSTENThe cure for pain is in the pain. RUMI (more Rumi quotes)Frustration, although quite painful at times, is a very positive and essential part of success. BO BENNETTBe 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. IAIN THOMASBad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have – life itself. WALTER ANDERSONGrowth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong. UNKNOWNProblems are the price you pay for progress. BRANCH RICKEYSacrifice today for tomorrows betterment, you are willing to pay those payments with pain, because pain is just a message when you are fixing something that’s insufficient in your life. GREG PLITTDeep pain quotesSometimes the pain we feel is so excruciating that we would cling to anything for a few seconds of relief. If you believe that your pain is too much for you to handle, please don’t hesitate to ask for help from a friend or a professional.Here’s our list of deep pain quotes that you’ll resonate with:We don’t even ask happiness, just a little less pain. CHARLES BUKOWSKIPeople go through so much pain trying to avoid pain. NEIL STRAUSSSmile, though your heart is aching. Smile, even though it’s breaking. When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by if you smile through your pain and sorrow. Smile and maybe tomorrow, you’ll see the sun come shining through for you. CHARLIE CHAPLIN‘You,’ he said, ‘are a terribly real thing in a terribly false world, and that, I believe, is why you are in so much pain.' EMILIE AUTUMNOne thing you can’t hide – is when you’re crippled inside. JOHN LENNONI just feel pain. A lot of pain. I thought I could imagine how much this would hurt, but I was wrong. HARUKI MURAKAMIThere is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. MAYA ANGELOUIt is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience. JULIUS CAESARI must get my soul back from you; I am killing my flesh without it. SYLVIA PLATHMy painting carries with it the message of pain. FRIDA KAHLO (more Frida Kahlo quotes)There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds. LAURELL K. HAMILTONYou think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive. JAMES BALDWINIf you love deeply, you're going to get hurt badly. But it's still worth it. C.S. LEWISI remained too much inside my head and ended up losing my mind. EDGAR ALLAN POEYou care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.J.K. ROWLING (more J.K. Rowling quotes)In misery we seem aware of our own existence, even though it may be in the form of a monstrous egotism: this pain of mine is individual, this nerve that winces belongs to me and to no other. GRAHAM GREENEThe silence depressed me. It wasn’t the silence of silence. It was my own silence. SYLVIA PLATHUnrequited love does not die; it's only beaten down to a secret place where it hides, curled and wounded. For some unfortunates, it turns bitter and mean, and those who come after pay the price for the hurt done by the one who came before. ELLE NEWMARKIf you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it. ZORA NEALE HURSTONOften it’s the deepest pain which empowers you to grow into your highest self. UNKNOWNForgiveness has nothing to do with absolving a criminal of his crime. It has everything to do with relieving oneself of the burden of being a victim--letting go of the pain and transforming oneself from victim to survivor. C.R. STRAHANThe tragedy of life is in what dies inside a man while he lives – the death of genuine feeling, the death of inspired response, the awareness that makes it possible to feel the pain or the glory of other men in yourself. NORMAN COUSINSI may never be happy, but tonight I am content. SYLVIA PLATHThe hottest love has the coldest end.SOCRATESThere's no comfort in the truth, pain is all you'll find.GEORGE MICHEALMoral wounds have this peculiarity - they may be hidden, but they never close; always painful, always ready to bleed when touched, they remain fresh and open in the heart. ALEXANDRE DUMASThe damage was permanent; there would always be scars. But even the angriest scars faded over time until it was difficult to see them written on the skin at all, and the only thing that remained was the memory of how painful it had been. JODI PICOULTMemories are bullets. Some whiz by and only spook you. Others tear you open and leave you in pieces. RICHARD KADREYI have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness and a dread of some strange impending doom. EDGAR ALLAN POELife is painful and messed up. It gets complicated at the worst of times, and sometimes you have no idea where to go or what to do. ALYSHA SPEERI could never hurt him enough to make his betrayal stop hurting. And it hurts, in every part of my body. VERONICA ROTHPainting completed my life. I lost three children and a series of other things that would have fulfilled my horrible life. My painting took the place of all of this. I think work is the best. FRIDA KAHLOSome old wounds never truly heal, and bleed again at the slightest word. GEORGE R.R. MARTINWhy the hell are we conditioned into the smooth strawberry-and-cream Mother-Goose-world, Alice-in-Wonderland fable, only to be broken on the wheel as we grow older and become aware of ourselves as individuals with a dull responsibility in life? SYLVIA PLATHI became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity. EDGAR ALLAN POEI still cannot understand how he could abandon me so unceremoniously, without any sort of goodbye, without looking back even once. The pain is like an axe that chops my heart.wisYANN MARTELThe worst type of crying wasn't the kind everyone could see--the wailing on street corners, the tearing at clothes. No, the worst kind happened when your soul wept and no matter what you did, there was no way to comfort it. KATIE MCGARRYCompassion hurts. When you feel connected to everything, you also feel responsible for everything. And you cannot turn away. ANDREW BOYDShort pain quotesSadness and pain are part of everyone’s life. We hope that some of the short pain quotes listed below will help you in dealing with your situation.Here’s our list of short pain quotes that make perfect captions for your Instagram posts:Life is pain, so live it up while you can. ERNEST HEMINGWAYPain is a fact. Suffering is a choice. NAVAL RAVIKANTWithout pain, without sacrifice, we would have nothing. FIGHT CLUBPain is inevitable, suffering is optional. BUDDHALet go of the past. ROBERT GREENEAdversity is the first path to truth. LORD BYRONNew beginnings are often disguised as painful endings. LAO TZUI’ve learned more from pain than I could’ve ever learned from pleasure. UNKNOWNFailure gave me strength. Pain was my motivation. MICHAEL JORDANThere are no gains without pains. BENJAMIN FRANKLINThe root of all suffering is attachment. BUDDHAOne good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. BOB MARLEYThe art of life is the art of avoiding pain. THOMAS JEFFERSONIt hurts because it matters.JOHN GREENThat’s the thing about pain, it demands to be felt. JOHN GREENWe can ignore even pleasure. But pain insists upon being attended to. C.S. LEWISFace your life, its pain, its pleasure, leave no path untaken. NEIL GAIMANMove toward resistance and pain. ROBERT GREENEMuch of your pain is self-chosen. KAHLIL GIBRANI ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders. JEWISH PROVERBThe pain I feel now is the happiness I had before. That’s the deal. C.S. LEWISEmbrace the feeling. Start the healing. MAXIME LAGACÉPain is a great motivator. NAVAL RAVIKANTIt’s better to feel pain than nothing at all. UNKNOWNTwo barrels of tears will not heal a bruise. CHINESE PROVERBStrange how we decorate pain. MARGARET ATWOODFear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil. ARISTOTLETo hurt is as human as to breathe. J.K. ROWLINGLife is pain and the enjoyment of love is an anesthetic. CESARE PAVESEWise pain quotesIf anything, pain is a teacher. If you learn to change your perspective and see pain from a different point of view, you will soon observe that it often teaches you valuable life lessons. Those lessons will help you cope better with whatever life throws at you in the future.Here’s our list of wise pain quotes that everyone should read:One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love. SOPHOCLESIt is always by way of pain one arrives at pleasure. MARQUIS DE SADETurn your wounds into wisdom. OPRAH WINFREYIf you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment. MARCUS AURELIUSThe aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure but to avoid pain. ARISTOTLEWe must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. KENJI MIYAZAWAIt is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things. THEODORE ROOSEVELTRemember anything you want that’s valuable requires you to break through short-term pain in order to gain long-term pleasure. TONY ROBBINSPain nourishes courage. You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you. MARY TYLER MOOREThere is no education like adversity. BENJAMIN DISRAELIWe must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons. JIM ROHNNothing pains some people more than having to think.MARTIN LUTHER KING JRHe who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. DR. SEUSSWisdom is nothing more than healed pain. ROBERT GARY LEEIf experience is the mother of wisdom, pain is the father. THIBAUTWe are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality. LUCIUS ANNAEUS SENECATry to exclude the possibility of suffering which the order of nature and the existence of free wills involve, and you find that you have excluded life itself. C.S. LEWISSometimes you must hurt in order to know, fall in order to grow, lose in order to gain, because life’s greatest lessons are learnt through pain. NAGATOHandling our suffering is an art. If we know how to suffer, we suffer much less, and we’re no longer afraid of being overwhelmed by the suffering inside. THICH NHAT HANHAcceptance doesn’t mean resignation; it means understanding that something is what it is and that there’s got to be a way through it. MICHAEL J. FOXTrying to build a life where you never experience bad feelings is like building a ship that can’t handle a storm. NEIL STRAUSSPain can change you, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a bad change. Take that pain and turn it into wisdom. UNKNOWNThere is no coming to consciousness without pain. People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own Soul. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.CARL JUNGWe cannot be more sensitive to pleasure without being more sensitive to pain. ALAN WATTSPain, pleasure and death are no more than a process for existence. The revolutionary struggle in this process is a doorway open to intelligence. FRIDA KAHLODo you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school an intelligence and make it a soul? JOHN KEATSBut who can remember pain, once it’s over? All that remains of it is a shadow, not in the mind even, in the flesh. Pain marks you, but too deep to see. Out of sight, out of mind. MARGARET ATWOODIf you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences for what they did to your heart, then you're allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind. SHANNON L. ALDER

16 Peter Pan Quotes About the Beauty of Innocence
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16 Peter Pan Quotes About the Beauty of Innocence

Have you ever felt like being an adult just doesn’t work for you sometimes, and how great things would be if you could just go back to being a child?It’s not about running away from responsibilities; it’s just about being human and wanting to take a break every now and then. Well, Peter Pan knew all along that adulthood was just not for him.RELATED: 21 Incredible Dr. Seuss Quotes to Boost your OptimismPeter Pan didn’t want to grow up, and he did everything in his power to make sure he remained young at heart. While he could sometimes be selfish, Peter was also clever, caring, and a confident leader. And let’s not forget about his ability to fly, courtesy of happy thoughts and a bit of fairy dust. I wonder where we can get some of that...An adventurous character created by J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan represents unending youth and has become a cultural symbol for innocence and escapism.Here are 16 Peter Pan quotes that will awaken your inner child:Forget them, Wendy. Forget them all. Come with me where you'll never, never have to worry about grown up things again.– Peter PanI’ll think of a mermaid lagoon underneath a magic moon.-- WendyNever say goodbye because goodbye means going away, and going away means forgetting.– Peter PanWendy: Where do you live?Peter Pan: Second to the right, and then straight on till morning.Never is an awfully long time.-- WendyYou know that place between sleep and awake where you’re always dreaming? That’s where I’ll always love you. That’s where I’ll be waiting.– Peter PanWho be you to order me about and call me girlie?-- WendyTo die would be an awfully big adventure. To live would be an awfully big adventure.– Peter PanAdventures! In which good triumphs over evil!– WendyYou see, Wendy, when the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. – Peter PanHook: What of Pan? Would unhappy thoughts bring him down?Wendy: He has no unhappy thoughts.Girls are much too clever to fall out of their prams.– Peter PanGrowing up is such a barbarous business, full of inconvenience... and pimples.– Captain HookThere are many different kinds of bravery. There's the bravery of thinking of others before one's self.– Mrs. DarlingI remember kisses, let me see. Aye, that is a kiss. A powerful thing.-- SlightlyCome with me where dreams are born and time is never planned.– Peter Pan

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27 Classic Forrest Gump Quotes that Will Change your Outlook on Life

Originally written by Winston Groom, Forrest Gump is an American romantic drama movie directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks.The film has its origins in Groom’s novel, but some events and some of the character’s personality traits are described quite differently. Forrest Gump is a masterpiece with outstanding performances that remain etched in cinematographic history.It’s hard to believe that Forrest Gump was released in 1994 and that it can have the same emotional impact even if you watch it ten times. Aside from depicting everyday drama that so many people can relate to, the movie itself is a major life lesson – we can always succeed if we believe in ourselves, but we also need someone to encourage and not give up on us when we’re in doubt.Although Tom Hanks already had an impressive career as an actor, he undisputedly gained more fame by portraying Forrest - a kind-hearted boy with marginal intelligence, often bullied because of his physical disability and low IQ. Encouraged by his mother, Forrest eventually finds his way in life and proves that in spite of what anyone says he is capable of achieving success.Even though not many show him kindness, Forrest keeps on being the good man his mother taught him to be, doesn’t let anything interfere with his happiness, helps whenever possible and never ceases to follow his dreams.Besides being a commercial success, Forrest Gump serves as a true inspiration; it teaches us to never sink into a place that feels like there's no hope left. The movie won six Academy Awards and due to its major impact, in 2011, was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry, as the Library of Congress described it as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".Here are 27 Forrest Gump quotes for a more positive life outlook:My mama always said ‘Life is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you’re gonna get.’– ForrestYou have to do the best with what God gave you.– Mrs. GumpI don't know if we each have a destiny, or if we're all just floatin' around accidental-like on a breeze. But I, I think maybe it's both.– ForrestWhen I got tired, I slept. When I got hungry, I ate. When I had to go, you know, I went.-- ForrestMy mama says that stupid is as stupid does.– ForrestDon’t ever let anybody tell you they’re better than you.– Mrs. GumpI'm not the smart man. But I know what love is.-- ForrestWhat's normal anyways?– Mrs. GumpMama always said, dying was a part of life. I sure wish it wasn’t.– ForrestForrest: What’s my destiny, Mama?Mrs. Gump:You’re gonna have to figure that out for yourself.Bubba was my best good friend. And even I know that ain’t something you can find just around the corner.– ForrestNow, mama said there’s only so much fortune a man really needs… and the rest is just for showing off.-- ForrestMy mama always told me that miracles happen every day. Some people don’t think so, but they do.– ForrestYoung Jenny: What’s wrong with your legs?Young Forrest: Um, nothing at all, thank you. My legs are just fine and dandy.My mama always said you’ve got to put the past behind you before you can move on.-- ForrestDear God, make me a bird. So I could fly far. Far far away from here. – Young Jenny CurranMe and Jenny goes together like peas and carrots. – ForrestHave you found Jesus yet, Gump? – Lieutenant Daniel TaylorI didn't know I was supposed to be looking for him, sir. – ForrestRun, Forrest! Run!- Jenny CurranMama always had a way of explaining things so I could understand them.- ForrestFor no particular reason I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. And when I got there, I figured, since I’d gone this far, I might as well turn around, just keep on going. When I got to another ocean, I figured, since I’d gone this far, I might as well just turn back, keep right on going. – ForrestMy mama says they were magic shoes. They could take me anywhere. – ForrestListen, you promise me something, OK? Just if you’re ever in trouble, don’t be brave. You just run, OK? Just run away. –Jenny CurranNow you wouldn't believe me if I told you, but I could run like the wind blows. From that day on, if I was goin' somewhere, I was runnin'! – ForrestMrs. Gump: You do your very best now, Forrest?Young Forrest: I sure will, MommaYou can't be doin' this, Forrest. You can't keep tryin' to rescue me all the time. - Jenny CurranRemember what I told you, Forrest. You're the same as everybody else. Do you hear what I said, Forrest. You're the same as everybody else. You are no different. - Mrs. Gump

70+ Wise and Memorable Lord of the Rings Quotes
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70+ Wise and Memorable Lord of the Rings Quotes

Author J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings is an epic, and influential, fantasy that looms large over the literary genre. It also changed filmmaking, with director Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. That reach continues, with Prime Video's hit prequel series, The Rings of Power. However, it's also left us with plenty of memorable Lord of the Rings quotes.The Lord of the Rings began as a sequel, of sorts, to Tolkien's beloved 1937 children's book, The Hobbit, and became one of the most memorable, and complex, fantasy novels of all time.RELATED: 27 Inspiring Quotes From Our Favorite Movie HeroesIn the journey of destroying the One Ring, Tolkien created a magic world where all the forces of good come together to prevent the Dark Lord from unleashing his wrath upon Middle-earth.It took around 12 years for The Lord of the Rings to be completed, and another six to be published. Thank goodness Tolkien decided to “neglect” some of his tasks as an English professor and dedicate his time writing this titanic success.The Lord of the Rings teaches us about hope, courage, friendship and sacrifice. Here are 70 Lord of the Rings quotes to prepare you for your next adventure.Gandalf Quotes from The Lord of the RingsIan McKellen as Gandalf"It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not."— Gandalf"Many are the strange chances of the world, and help oft shall come from the hands of the weak when the wise falter."— Gandalf"The burned hand teaches best. After that advice about fire goes to the heart."— Gandalf"It is not our part to master all the tides of the world, but to do what is in us for the succor of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields that we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till."— GandalfRELATED: Lord of the Rings: Where Are the Original Cast Members Now?"Who knows? Have patience. Go where you must go, and hope!"— Gandalf"He that breaks a thing to find out what it is, has left the path of wisdom."— Gandalf"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."— Gandalf"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."— Gandalf"For behold! the storm comes, and now all friends should gather together, lest each singly be destroyed."— Gandalf"The Ring has awoken, it’s heard its master’s call."— Gandalf"May your beer be laid under an enchantment of surpassing excellence for seven years!" — Gandalf"You shall not pass!"— Gandalf"Evil will be drawn to you from outside the fellowship. And, I fear, from within you must trust yourself. Trust your own strengths." — Gandalf"The wise speak only of what they know."— Gandalf"The board is set, the pieces are moving. We come to it at last, the great battle of our time."— Gandalf"A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early; he arrives precisely when he means to." — GandalfFrodo Quotes from The Lord of the RingsElijah Wood as Frodo Baggins"It is useless to meet revenge with revenge: it will heal nothing."— Frodo Baggins"I will take the Ring, though I do not know the way."— Frodo Baggins"I know what I must do. It’s just… I’m afraid to do it."— Frodo BagginsRELATED: 3 Lessons from Legendary The Lord of the Rings Author J. R. R. Tolkien"Come on Sam. Remember what Bilbo used to say: It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to." — Frodo Baggins"I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened."— Frodo BagginsSam Gamgee Quotes from The Lord of the RingsSean Astin as Samwise Gamgee"It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish."— Sam Gamgee"There’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo… and it’s worth fighting for."— Sam Gamgee"I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you."— Sam GamgeeRELATED: 23 Ian McKellen Quotes on Acting and Being Honest"Potatoes! Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew."— Sam Gamgee"Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you, that meant something, even if you were too small to understand why." — Sam GamgeeLady Galadriel Quotes from The Lord of the RingsCate Blanchett as Galadriel"Even the smallest person can change the course of history."— Lady Galadriel"The Quest stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little, and it will fail, to the ruin of all. Yet hope remains while the Company is true."— Lady Galadriel"May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out."— Lady GaladrielRELATED: 20 Game of Thrones Quotes that Will Give You Chills:Do not trouble your hearts overmuch with thought of the road tonight. Maybe the paths that you each shall tread are already laid before your feet, though you do not see them." — Lady Galadriel"For the time will soon come when Hobbits will shape the fortunes of all." — Lady Galadriel"You may learn something, and whether what you see be fair or evil, that may be profitable, and yet it may not. Seeing is both good and perilous."— Lady Galadriel"All shall love me and despair!" — Lady GaladrielGimli Quotes from The Lord of the RingsJohn Rhys-Davies as Gimli"Memory is not what the heart desires. That is only a mirror."— Gimli"Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens."— Gimli"Torment in the dark was the danger that I feared, and it did not hold me back."— Gimli"You are the luckiest, the canniest, and the most reckless man I ever knew." — Gimli"You'll find more cheer in a graveyard."— GimliAragorn Quotes from The Lord of the RingsViggo Mortensen as Aragorn"Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised."— Aragorn"A hunted man sometimes wearies of distrust and longs for friendship."— Aragorn"Few other griefs amid the ill chances of this world have more bitterness and shame for a man’s heart than to behold the love of a lady so fair and brave that cannot be returned." — AragornRELATED: Jack Gleeson: Why the Game of Thrones Actor Who Played King Joffrey Disappeared"This day does not belong to one man but to all. Let us together rebuild this world that we may share in the days of peace."— Aragorn"I can avoid being seen, if I wish, but to disappear entirely, that is a rare gift." — AragornElrond Quotes from The Lord of the RingsHugo Weaving as Elrond"Yet such is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere."— Elrond"Let him not vow to walk in the dark, who has not seen the nightfall."— Elrond"Nine companions. So be it. You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring." — ElrondBilbo Baggins Quotes from The Lord of the RingsIan Holm as Bilbo Baggins"Not all those who wander are lost." — Bilbo Baggins"Don’t adventures ever have an end? I suppose not. Someone else always has to carry on the story."— Bilbo Baggins"I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve."— Bilbo Baggins"It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life."— Bilbo Baggins"I thought up an ending for my book: 'And he lived happily ever after, unto the end of his days.'" — Bilbo Baggins"I feel thin, sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread." — Bilbo BagginsJ.R.R. Tolkien Quotes from Lord of the Rings BooksPhoto by D A V I D S O N L U N A on Unsplash"It is not the strength of the body, but the strength of the spirit."― J.R.R. Tolkien"You step into the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to."― J.R.R. Tolkien"Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars." — J.R.R. TolkienHome is behind, the world ahead, and there are many paths to tread through shadows to the edge of night, until the stars are all alight. — J.R.R. TolkienLord of the Ring Quotes from Other CharactersOrlando Bloom as Legolas"A red sun rises. Blood has been spilled this night." — Legolas"What about [dying] side by side with a friend?"— Legolas"The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater."— Haldir“Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.”-- Legolas"The wide world is all about you: you can fence yourselves in, but you cannot forever fence it out."— Gildor"The world is full enough of hurts and mischances without wars to multiply them." — Warden"Courage is found in unlikely places." — Gildor"It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing… such a little thing."— Boromir"War will make corpses of us all." — Faramir"All’s well that ends better."— Hamfast Gamgee"Your time will come. You will face the same Evil, and you will defeat it."— Arwen"But do not despise the lore that has come down from distant years; for oft it may chance that old wives keep in memory word of things that once were needful for the wise to know." — Celeborn"I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone."— Arwen"In this hour, I do not believe that any darkness will endure."— FaramirKEEP READING:25 George R.R. Martin Quotes that Show the Truth Behind Fantasy

How The Grinch Stole Christmas' Most Memorable Grinch Quotes
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How The Grinch Stole Christmas' Most Memorable Grinch Quotes

A giant of the 1960s golden age of animated television holiday specials -- an era that produced Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas and Frosty the Snowman, among others -- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! possessed all of the ingredients upon its 1966 premiere to become an instant classic: the imagination, and words, of author and illustrator Dr. Seuss; the vision of director Chuck Jones; the performance of horror icon Boris Karloff; and a seemingly endless supply of quotable Grinch quotes.RELATED: Inspirational Winnie the Pooh Quotes About Life & FriendshipBased on the 1957 children's book of the same name by Dr. Seuss (also known as Theodor Geisel), How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is, like 1965's A Charlie Brown Christmas, an indictment of the commercialization of the holiday season. However, it's not simply the theme that made the TV show, and its source material, so timeless; it's the title character, the Grinch. You know, that vile monster who despised Christmas, most likely -- the prevailing theory goes -- because his heart was two sizes too small. Get Into The Christmas Spirit With These Memorable Grinch QuotesBy now, virtually everyone knows the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, whether from the children's book, the 1966 classic or the beloved 2000 live-action adaptation starring Jim Carrey -- or the 2018 CG-animated movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch, or two live-action stage productions. (There's also a 1977 animated prequel, Halloween Is Grinch Night, but no one wants to talk about that.)RELATED: The Best Dr Seuss Quotes About Life, Love, Reading and Education for Children & AdultsAfter living in seclusion for 53 years above the idyllic town of Whoville, the green, pear-shaped, and ill-tempered Grinch hatches a plot to disguise himself as Santa Claus to, yes, steal Christmas and bring an end to the holiday cheer of the singing, upbeat Whos. His scheme unravels, of course -- blame a combination of Whos' indomitable spirit and his own ineptitude -- resulting in the Grinch learning the true meaning of Christmas.But even those who, somehow, haven't read the 1957 book or watched the 1966 special can, no doubt, quote How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by heart. And that was before the 2000 live-action film and the 2018 CG animated feature greatly expanded the lexicon, proving the Grinch is anything but grinchy, at least when it comes to quotations.Memorable Grinch QuotesHow the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)"Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot... But the Grinch, who lived just north of Whoville, did not!" - the Narrator"The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!" - the Narrator"Why, for fifty-three years I've put up with it now! I must stop this Christmas from coming! But how?" - the Grinch"Then the Whos, young and old, will sit down to a feast. And they'll feast, and they'll feast. And they'll feast, feast, feast, feast! They'll feast on Who pudding and rare Who roast beast. Aw, roast beast is a feast I can't stand in the least!" - the Grinch "And then, they'll do something I hate most of all. Every Who down in Whoville, the tall and the small, will stand close together… with Christmas bells ringing. They'll stand hand in hand… and those Whos… will start singing!" - the Grinch“Then he got an idea. An awful idea. The Grinch got a wonderful, awful idea!” – the Narrator"How will I steal Christmas? Well, prepare to have your little doggy mind blown. Poof. Ta-da! That's right. I become Santa Claus. But instead of giving all the joy and happiness, I'll take it away. If he can deliver Christmas to the whole world in one night, then I can certainly steal it from little old Whoville. I mean, come on, what's Santa have that I don't?" - the GrinchThe Grinch (2018)The Grinch (2018)“Then he slid down the chimney. A rather tight pinch, but if Santa could do it, then so could the Grinch. He got stuck only once for a minute or two, then he stuck his head out of the fireplace flue where the little Who stockings were hung all in a row.” – the Narrator“Look at those greedy little monsters. Loading themselves up with Christmas junk.” - the Grinch“Then he slunk to the ice box. He took the Whos' feast, he took the who pudding, he took the roast beast. He cleaned out that ice box as quick as a flash. Why, the Grinch even took their last can of Who hash.” – the NarratorHow the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)"Santy Claus, why, why are you taking our Christmas tree? Why?" - Little Cindy Lou Who"Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!" - the Grinch"And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say that the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day. And then, the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches, plus two!" - the NarratorHow the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)"And he brought back the toys! And the food for the feast! And he, he himself! The Grinch carved the roast beast!" - the Narrator"Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near. Christmas Day is in our grasp, so long as we have hands to clasp. Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we. Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand." - the NarratorQuotes From Jim Carrey's How The Grinch Stole ChristmasJim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)If the 1966 animated special enshrined How the Grinch Stole Christmas in popular culture -- and it did, introducing "grinch" to the vocabulary the same way A Christmas Carol did with "scrooge" -- then the 2000 live-action film starring Jim Carrey redefined the story, and the title character, for new generations.Directed by Ron Howard, and narrated by Anthony Hopkins, the musical fantasy comedy-drama was a commercial hit that has become a perennial holiday favorite, due, in large part, to Carrey's fittingly over-the-top performance as the Grinch. That's despite a mixed reception among critics, many of whom believed the film veered too far from the tone of the source material, and into dark territory.And with its runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes, this version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas had to expand upon the original story, adding more memorable dialogue, including delightful Jim Carrey Grinch quotes. Here are some of the film's best lines."Alphabetically! Aadvarkian Abakeneezer Who, I... hate you! Aaron B. Benson Who, I hate you. Hate, hate, hate. Hate, hate, hate. Double hate. Loathe entirely!" - the Grinch"The nerve of those Whos. Inviting me down there, on such short notice! Even if I wanted to go my schedule wouldn't allow it. 4, wallow in self-pity; 4:30, stare into the abyss; 5:00, solve world hunger, tell no one; 5:30, Jazzercise; 6:30, dinner with me - I can't cancel that again; 7, wrestle with my self-loathing... I'm booked." - the Grinch"That is not a chew toy! You have no idea where it's been." - the Grinch"All right, you're a reindeer. Here's your motivation: Your name is Rudolph, you're a freak with a red nose, and no one likes you. Then, one day, Santa picks you and you save Christmas. No, forget that part. We'll improvise… just keep it kind of loosey-goosey. You hate Christmas! You're gonna steal it. Saving Christmas is a lousy ending, way too commercial. Action!" - the GrinchHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)"Well done, Max! Serves them right, those Yuletide loving, sickly sweet, nog-sucking cheer mongers." - the Grinch"We're gonna die! We're gonna die! I'm going to throw up, and then I'm gonna die! Mommy, tell it to stop! Whew… ha! Almost lost my cool there!" - the Grinch"That's what it's all about, isn't it? That's what it's always been about. Gifts, gifts… gifts, gifts, gifts, gifts, gifts! You wanna know what happens to your gifts? They all come to me. In your garbage. You see what I'm saying? In your garbage. I could hang myself with all the bad Christmas neckties I found at the dump. And the avarice… The avarice never ends!" - the Grinch"Are you having a holly, jolly Christmas?" - the Grinch"One man's toxic waste is another man's potpourri." - the GrinchHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)"The Book of Who says this too: 'No matter how different a Who may appear, he will always be welcome with holiday cheer'." - Cindy Lou Who"Blast this Christmas music! It's joyful and triumphant!" - the Grinch"Those Whos are hard to frazzle, Max. But, we did our worst, and that's all that matters." - the Grinch"Oh, no. I'm speaking in rhyme! Blast you Whos!" - the Grinch"Now you listen to me, young lady! Even if we're horribly mangled, there'll be no sad faces on Christmas." - the GrinchHow the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)"The term 'Grinchy' shall apply when Christmas spirit is in short supply." - Mayor May Who"I'm glad he took our presents. You can't hurt Christmas, Mr. Mayor, because it isn't about the... the gifts or the contest or the fancy lights. That's what Cindy's been trying to tell everyone... and me. I don't need anything more for Christmas than this right here: my family." - Lou Lou Who"I am the Grinch that stole Christmas... and I'm sorry." - the GrinchKEEP READING:The Most Motivational Star Wars Quotes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away

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 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.