Best Quotes Popular Books
Best Quotes Biography & Facts
Part of the American Film Institute's 100 Years... series, AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes is a list of the top 100 quotations in American cinema. The American Film Institute revealed the list on June 21, 2005, in a three-hour television program on CBS. The program was hosted by Pierce Brosnan and had commentary from many Hollywood actors and filmmakers. A jury consisting of 1,500 film artists, critics, and historians selected "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn", spoken by Clark Gable as Rhett Butler in the 1939 American Civil War epic Gone with the Wind, as the most memorable American movie quotation of all time. Criteria Jurors were asked to consider the following criteria in making their selections: Movie quotation: A statement, phrase or brief exchange of dialogue spoken in an American film. Lyrics from songs are not eligible. Cultural impact: Movie quotations that viewers use in their own lives and situations; circulating through popular culture, they become part of the national lexicon. Legacy: Movie quotations that viewers use to evoke the memory of a treasured film, thus ensuring and enlivening its historical legacy. The list The table below reproduces the quotes as the AFI published them. By the numbers With six quotes, Casablanca is the most represented film. Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz are tied for second, with three each. Sunset Boulevard, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Graduate, and Jerry Maguire each have two quotes. Rick Blaine (Casablanca) is the character with the most quotes (four); Dorothy Gale (The Wizard of Oz), Harry Callahan (Dirty Harry and Sudden Impact), James Bond (Dr. No and Goldfinger), Norma Desmond (Sunset Boulevard), Scarlett O'Hara (Gone with the Wind), and The Terminator (The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day) have two quotes each. With five, Humphrey Bogart is the actor with the most quotes (four from Casablanca and one from The Maltese Falcon). Al Pacino, Bette Davis, Marlon Brando, Tom Hanks, and Vivien Leigh have three apiece, while Jack Nicholson, Judy Garland, Gloria Swanson, Dustin Hoffman, Clint Eastwood, Charlton Heston, James Cagney, and Arnold Schwarzenegger have two each. Sean Connery also has two entries, but his two quotes are shared with five other actors. As well as the five quotes spoken by Bogart, two other quotes on the list (from The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and To Have and Have Not) were spoken to him, by Alfonso Bedoya and Lauren Bacall, respectively. Further, "Round up the usual suspects." was spoken in his presence and for his character's benefit by Claude Rains, and "Play it, Sam." is often mistakenly attributed to him; he actually said, "You played it for her, you can play it for me. ... If she can stand it, I can! Play it!" The line "My precious", from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, is the only quote from a movie released in the 21st century and the only one by a CGI character. Quotations by decade: 1920s: 1 1930s: 16 1940s: 17 1950s: 9 1960s: 13 1970s: 16 1980s: 17 1990s: 10 2000s: 1 Top years: 1942: 9 1939: 7 1967: 5 1933: 4 1976: 4 Misquotes A number of the entries are frequently misquoted. The following have become well-known but are incorrect: #4: "Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore." #7: "I'm ready for my closeup, Mr. DeMille." #9: "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy ride." #26: "Why don't you come up and see me sometime?" #28: "Play it again, Sam." #35: "We're gonna need a bigger boat." #36: "Badges? We don't need no stinkin' badges!" #39: "If you build it, they will come." #40: "Life is like a box of chocolates." #47: "Come back, Shane." #50: "Houston, we've got a problem." #51: "Do you feel lucky, punk?" #57: "Greed is good." #63: "Mrs. Robinson, are you trying to seduce me?" Real-life sources A number of the quotes are drawn from real-world events and sources: Opening and closing lines Only "Rosebud," from Citizen Kane, and "Hello, gorgeous," from Funny Girl, are the opening lines of a film. Twelve quotes are closing lines: See also Catchphrase List of catchphrases in American and British mass media Notes References External links List of the 400 nominees (Archived). Discover the Best Quotes popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Best Quotes books.
Best Seller Best Quotes Books of 2024
-
The Best Ten Thousand Quotes, Part 1
Eric LandaThis first book contains ten thousand quotes from both famous and ordinary people covering a wide variety of things. They’ll make your face frown, your mouth smile and probably mak...
-
The Forgiveness Journal
Lysa TerKeurstYou deserve to stop suffering through what other people have done to you.Discover the lifechanging message of forgiveness in this lovely fullcolor journal, written by Lysa Ter...
-
Zig Ziglar Best Quotes
Timothée LuweweThe late Zig Ziglar, a world renowned author and speaker, had an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation. Since 1970, he traveled over five million miles acr...
-
Hugs Daily Inspirations for Women
Freeman-Smith LLCInspired by the bestselling Hugs series, this book contains 365 devotionals to inspire women every day of the year. With beautiful fullcolor pictures of soothing scenes to compleme...
-
The Wisdom and Teachings of Stephen R. Covey
Stephen R. CoveyThis commemorative collection captures the essence of Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s most profound teachings on business, success, management, family, and love.Stephen R. Covey passed away...
-
Question Your Thinking, Change the World
Byron Katie“A spiritual innovator for the new millennium.” Time“Byron Katie’s Work is a great blessing for our planet.” Eckhart TolleInspirational quotes to help you along your jour...
-
Quotes Every Man Should Know
Nick MamatasThis pocketsize gift book is a thinking man's arsenal of quotes, quips, and comebacks filled with wit, insight, and genius. Perfect for the guy who knows everything and want...
-
The Wit and Wisdom of Discworld
Terry PratchettFor more than two decades, Terry Pratchett has been regaling readers with tales of Discworlda flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants, which are standing on the back of ...
-
Leadership and Training for the Fight
Paul R. HoweIdeal for fans of Dave Grossman, Paul Howe, George Thompson, and other authors of police books A brilliant military intelligence book that shares leadership and training for the f...
-
The Choice
Robert WhitlowOne young woman. Two very different roads. The choice will change everything.Even as a pregnant, unwed teen in 1974, Sandy Lincoln wanted to do the right thing. But when an ageless...
-
The Baxters Take Four
Karen KingsburyThe Above the Line Series follows two dedicated Hollywood producers as they seek to transform the culture through the power of film. After Chase Ryan returns to his family and a jo...
-
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Sean CoveyOver 3 million copies sold.Adapted from the New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is the ultimate teenage succes...
-
Becoming Mrs. Lewis
Patti CallahanMeet the brilliant writer, fiercely independent mother, and passionate woman who captured the heart of C.S. Lewis and inspired the books that still enchant and change us today, fro...
-
A Stranger at Fellsworth
Sarah E. LaddPoachers, mysterious strangers, and murderers converge at Fellsworth Academy, forcing one young woman to a test of fortitude and bravery to stop the shadow of the past from ruining...
-
This Just Speaks to Me
Hoda KotbAn instant New York Times bestseller!In this allnew collection of beloved quotes, This Just Speaks to Me, #1 New York Times bestselling author Hoda Kotb offers inspiration, wisdom,...
-
The Goodbye Bride
Denise HunterZac knows that if he follows his heart he’ll win back the love of his lifebut if Lucy’s memory returns, his wouldbe bride might say goodbye forever. Now a Hallmark Original movie!S...
-
Waiting for the Punch
Marc Maron"Public figures as you rarely if ever hear them: strikingly personal, surprisingly open, and profoundly emotional." Entertainment Weekly"I’m British, so I’m medically dead inside, ...
-
The 3rd Alternative
Stephen R. CoveyFrom the multimillioncopy bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, hailed as the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century, The 3rd Alternati...
-
Tribe Of Mentors
Timothy FerrissTim Ferriss, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 4Hour Workweek, shares the ultimate chooseyourownadventure booka compilation of tools, tactics, and habits from 130+ of...
-
Hurricane Season
Lauren K. DentonA USA TODAY bestseller! Hurricane Season is the story of sisterhood, motherhood, and an unconventional journey to healingand the relationships that must be mended al...
-
Smitten
Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Denise Hunter & Diann HuntWelcome to Smitten, Vermont.With the help of four friends, itÆs about to become the most romantic town in America.The proposed closing of the lumber mill comes as unwelcome news fo...
-
Cowboy Ethics
James P. OwenA new approach to business ethics is quietly taking hold in executive suites and corporate boardrooms across America. Frustrated by an epidemic of misbehavior at all employee level...
-
The Best Pirate Stories Ever Told
Stephen BrennanOver the years, thousands of tales both true and fantastic have been told about the dastardly thievery of pirates, and their rumdrunk exploits and highseas violence never fail to d...
-
Waking Up in Winter
Cheryl RichardsonInternationally recognized coach and New York Times bestselling author Cheryl Richardson has toured the world empowering others to make lasting change. But when Richardson’s ...
-
100 Best Quotes
Best QuotesThis is a collection of quotations by well known leaders. The booklet is aimed at someone looking for inspiration and enlightenment.
-
The Best Ten Thousand Quotes, Part 3
Eric LandaThis third book contains yet again ten thousand quotes from both famous and ordinary people covering a wide variety of things. They’ll make your face frown, your mouth smile and pr...
-
The 8th Habit
Stephen R. CoveyFrom Stephen R. Covey comes a profound, compelling, and groundbreaking book of nextlevel thinking that gives a clear way to finally tap the limitless valuecreation promise of the “...
-
You Can Heal Your Life
Louise HayAN INTERNATIONAL SENSATION AND A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THAT SOLD OVER 50 MILLION COPIES THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE ON SELFHEALING, AFFIRMATIONS, AND THE POWER OF THE MIND TO HEAL THE...
-
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. CoveyNew York Times bestsellerover 40 million copies sold The #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth CenturyOne of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7...
-
The Baxters Take Three
Karen KingsburyChase Ryan and Keith Ellison set out to change the world with their filmsand they are finally seeing their dreams come true. The dedicated producers are deep in negotiations with A...
-
Every Day I Fight
Stuart Scott & Larry Platt“When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and the manner in which you live.” – Stuart Scott The fearless, intima...
-
Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It
Daniel KleinA humorous and philosophical trip through life, from the New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . Daniel Klein’s fans have fallen in l...
-
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens
Sean CoveyOver 3 million copies sold.Adapted from the New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is the ultimate teenage succes...
-
Love All the People
Bill HicksBill Hicks was arguably the most influential standup comedian of the last 30 years. He was funny, out of hand, impossible to ignore and genuinely disturbing. His work has inspired ...
-
Bless Your Heart, Rae Sutton
Susannah B. LewisSometimes what your life is missing is an eccentric group of older ladies to take you under their wing...When Rae Sutton's mama passes away and leaves her the house where she grew ...
-
Blue Collar, White Collar, No Collar
Richard FordEdited by Richard Ford and featuring stories by Russell Banks, Alice Munro, Tobias Wolff, Jhumpa Lahiri, John Cheever, and many others, Blue Collar,White Collar, No Collar is a pro...
-
The Best Dorothy Parker Quotes
Crombie JardineDorothy Parker (18931967) was an American author, poet, screenwriter, critic, satirist and civil rights activist noted for her wit and cutting repartee. This collection of over 100...
-
I Really Needed This Today
Hoda KotbAN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show cohost Hoda Kotb comes an inspiring collection of quotes that offer wisdom, cou...
-
How to Let God Solve Your Problems
Charles F. Stanley“God, how did I get in this mess!?” Is that the cry of your heart? You may be in the midst of an emotional hurricane right now and wondering Can anything good come out of this situ...
-
The Literature Book
DKLearn about the greatest works of literature, and the lives of those who wrote them in The Literature Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics...
-
Leadership Promises for Every Day
John C. MaxwellApplauded as one of the world's most popular leadership experts, John C. Maxwell distills many of his winning concepts and scriptural meditations into a daily devotional, following...