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Even if you’ve heard too much of them, they’re here to stay.

“Here’s looking at you, kid.”

• Context: Spoken by Humphrey Bogart’s character, Rick Blaine, to Ingrid Bergman’s character, Ilsa Lund, expressing a fond farewell in Casablanca (1942).

“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”

• Context: Delivered by Clark Gable’s character, Rhett Butler, to Vivien Leigh’s character, Scarlett O’Hara, expressing indifference in Gone with the Wind (1939).

“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.”

• Context: A famous line from The Godfather (1972), spoken by Marlon Brando’s character, Vito Corleone, emphasizing his intent to extend an irresistible proposition.

“May the Force be with you.”

• Context: A recurring phrase in the Star Wars franchise (1977), used by various characters to convey good wishes and encouragement in the face of challenges.

“Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.”

• Context: Uttered by Tom Hanks’ character, Forrest Gump, in Forrest Gump (1994), emphasizing the unpredictable nature of life.

“There’s no place like home.”

• Context: Repeated by Judy Garland’s character, Dorothy, as she clicks her heels together to return home in The Wizard of Oz (1939).

“Show me the money!”

• Context: A demand for proof of success by Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry Maguire, in the film Jerry Maguire (1996).

“I’ll be back.”

• Context: An iconic line from The Terminator (1984), spoken by Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character, the Terminator, before returning with destructive force.

“You complete me.”

• Context: A heartfelt line from Jerry Maguire (1996), expressing a sense of wholeness and connection.

“The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club.”

• Context: A rule set by Brad Pitt’s character, Tyler Durden, in the cult classic Fight Club (1999).

“The Dude abides.”

• Context: A laid-back philosophy expressed by Jeff Bridges’ character, The Dude, in The Big Lebowski (1998).

“Say hello to my little friend!”

• Context: Declared by Al Pacino’s character, Tony Montana, in Scarface (1983), during a climactic and violent moment.

“Why so serious?”

• Context: A chilling question posed by Heath Ledger’s character, the Joker, in The Dark Knight (2008).

“Hasta la vista, baby.”

• Context: A famous farewell phrase from Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), spoken by Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character, the Terminator.

“I’ll have what she’s having.”

• Context: A memorable line from When Harry Met Sally (1989), delivered by an onlooker in response to Meg Ryan’s character’s performance in a deli.

“Are you not entertained?”

• Context: Spoken by Russell Crowe’s character, Maximus, in Gladiator (2000), challenging the audience in the Colosseum.

“One does not simply walk into Mordor.”

• Context: An acknowledgment of the difficulty of a quest in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), delivered by Boromir, played by Sean Bean.

“Help me, help you.”

• Context: A plea for cooperation from Tom Cruise’s character, Jerry Maguire, in the film Jerry Maguire (1996).

“Say ‘what’ again. Say ‘what’ again, I dare you, I double dare you!”

• Context: A tense demand from Samuel L. Jackson’s character, Jules, in Pulp Fiction (1994).

“Here’s Johnny!”

• Context: Declared by Jack Nicholson’s character, Jack Torrance, in The Shining (1980), famously announcing his presence.

“Red pill or blue pill?”

• Context: Morpheus, played by Laurence Fishburne, offers a choice that will determine the protagonist’s destiny in The Matrix (1999).

“There’s no crying in baseball!”

• Context: Tom Hanks’ character, Jimmy Dugan, expresses frustration with emotional displays on the baseball field in A League of Their Own (1992).

“E.T. phone home.”

• Context: The memorable line spoken by the young character Elliott as he communicates with the alien in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”

• Context: Robin Williams’ character, John Keating, encourages his students to embrace life to the fullest in Dead Poets Society (1989).

“I see dead people.”

• Context: The chilling revelation made by Haley Joel Osment’s character, Cole Sear, to Bruce Willis’ character in The Sixth Sense (1999).

“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”

• Context: A declaration of independence and support for the film’s central character, Baby, in Dirty Dancing (1987).

“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.”

• Context: A piece of advice given by Al Pacino’s character, Michael Corleone, on managing relationships in The Godfather: Part II (1974).

“You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

• Context: A reaction to the size of the shark, spoken by Roy Scheider’s character, Chief Brody, in Jaws (1975).

“I’m kind of a big deal.”

• *Context* Will Ferrell’s character, Ron Burgundy, boasts about his perceived importance in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004).

“You’ll shoot your eye out!”

• Context: A warning often repeated to the main character, Ralphie, regarding the desire for a BB gun in A Christmas Story (1983).

“Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me. Aren’t you?”

• Context: A line delivered by Dustin Hoffman’s character, Benjamin Braddock, in The Graduate (1967), in a moment of awkward realization.

“What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.”

• Context: A line spoken by Strother Martin’s character, the prison captain, emphasizing the breakdown in communication in Cool Hand Luke (1967).

“Don’t you forget about me.”

• Context: Part of the iconic song by Simple Minds, featured prominently in The Breakfast Club (1985).

“Run, Forrest, run!”

• Context: A line directed towards Tom Hanks’ character, Forrest Gump, emphasizing his remarkable running ability in Forrest Gump (1994).

“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.”

• Context: Delivered by Kevin Spacey’s character, Verbal Kint, in a pivotal moment of The Usual Suspects (1995).

These quotes, accompanied by their respective contexts, reflect the diversity of genres and themes in cinema, showcasing the enduring impact of these memorable lines on popular culture.