8 Movie Quotes that Make Great Life Advice
I LOVE a good movie. Especially movies that have deeper meanings and teach valuable lessons about life. (Also if I’m being completely honest - I do enjoy Marvel movies 😆 which typically aren’t very deep, but they are enjoyable and contain at least one life lesson. That said, I haven’t recorded any quotes from Marvel movies to make it on this list… yet.)
Here are a few of the memorable and poignant quotes from movies that I’ve saved in my notes app over the last few years! I guarantee there’s something for everyone on this list and might even give you an idea for your next movie night!
Before you dive in, I don’t currently have any quotes from the Pixar movie Soul on this list, but I HIGHLY recommend that movie if you want a reminder about the beauty of life and your purpose here - hint: it’s not what you think!
OK, OK one more Pixar recommendation, Inside Out! So great for learning about your emotions! … Maybe I’ll have to make a separate “movies to watch & learn from” list 😂
8 Movie Quotes that Make Great Life Advice:
(In no particular order…)
“Run around, scrape your knees, get dirty. Climb trees, hop fences. Get into trouble, for crying out loud! ... Not too much, but some.” - the Mom in Sandlot
Such a great reminder to break the rules, get outside, chase your joy, don’t take yourself too seriously, and be a little mischievous! Remember how much fun you could have with almost nothing as a kid?! Let this be your inspiration to stir up your imagination!
“It’s not about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” - Rocky to his Son in Rocky Balboa
There’s an excellent 3 minute clip from this movie that this quote is taken from, talking about taking personal responsibility and believing in yourself I highly recommend: watch on YouTube. There’s so many great lessons in the Rocky series, always a great inspirational and nostalgic watch!
“If you wanna change things in a big way, then you’re gunna have to make some big changes.” - Rocky to Creed in Creed 2
Technically not a “Rocky” movie, but it’s a spin-off. Such a powerful message and reminder that when you want things in your life to be different, you have to act in accordance with where you want to be. If you just keep doing what you’ve always done, nothing will change. p.s. I absolutely love what Ryan Coogler and his team did with the Creed series and the acting is amazing from the casts - excited to see what they do next!
“If you focus on what you left behind, then how can you see what lies ahead?” - Chef Gusteau from Ratatouille
Excellent advice from a figment of Remy’s imagination. Not just a movie for kids! We also did the ride at Disney earlier this year and it was REALLY COOL - they even had smells baked into the experience!
“You can’t control your fate, all you can do is decide what you’re going to do with the time that’s given to you.” - Lord of the Rings
I can’t remember which Lord of the Rings movie this is from or who said it, but I’ll update it here once I find it. So many great lessons about teamwork, friendship, life, and greed in this series!
“A day is long as hell. I am abundant. I am a gift. … Even while you are standing here talking shit, I’m gifting you and you are wasting it.” - “Time” from Collateral Beauty
Another quote about time, but from a very different perspective. Collateral Beauty is an incredibly moving and heart-warming movie to watch. The writing and acting is beautiful. Great life lessons and reminders for anyone, especially if you are experiencing (or have experienced) loss or grief.
“I am the fabric of life.” - “Love” from Collateral Beauty
Another gem from Collateral Beauty. I 100% agree that love is the fabric of life - it’s the invisible glue that holds everything together! I love how they personified the concepts of Time, Love, and Death in this film. Seriously, if you haven’t watched it, add it to your list!
“You drown not by falling in the river but by staying submerged in it.” - Paulo Coelho quote used in Extraction
A very powerful reminder for all of us that it doesn’t matter how many times we’re knocked down - or where - it’s about getting up. Extraction is probably the least well-known movie on this list, if you aren’t familiar with it, it’s an action movie that has heart, definitely recommend! Also Paulo Coelho is a profound writer, if you are on a spiritual journey or simply want to be the best version of yourself, check out “The Alchemist.”
Did you enjoy this list? Which quote was your favorite?
If you enjoyed this list, you might enjoy this short video (90 seconds) I made about How to Change Negative Thoughts & Subconscious Beliefs.
Be well, my friend!
