The most iconic, memorable quotes in the history of cinema

In this list, you will find a selection of some of the most memorable quotes in the history of cinema. A real movie buff will know them by heart. From 'Gone with the Wind' to 'Blade Runner'... Do you remember these famous phrases?

"As God is my witness....... I will never be hungry again" (Scarlett O'Hara).

When, starving, she walks through the family's Georgian cotton farm, devastated by the horrors of war. With a tragic sunrise in the background, she shouts this phrase to the heavens.

"Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn" (Rhett Butler).

'Gone with the Wind' has made such a mark on the history of cinema. We can't forget this one that Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) says to Miss Scarlet (Vivien Leigh) at the end of the film.

"Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore" (Dorothy Gale).

Dorothy, played by Judy Garland, says this to her dog Toto, as she walks through the door to discover a new world. She finds that place 'somewhere over the rainbow'.

"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." / "We'll always have Paris" / "here's looking at you kid" / "play it Sam" and many more (Rick Blaine).

Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) says this phrase (the one about friendship) to Captain Louis Renault, after having let the love of his life go. The cynicism of this statement contrasts with the passionate romanticism of the other phrase, which has Paris as the place for eternal remembrance.

"We think too much and feel too little...".

One of the most profound and moving phrases in the final speech given by the character played by Charles Chaplin.

"Rosebud" (Charles Foster Kane)

This word has been shrouded in mystery and there has been much speculation about its meaning. The last word that the tycoon, played by Orson Welles, uttered before his death...

"Nobody's Perfect" (Osgood Fielding)

At the end of the film, when the female version of Jack Lemmon, Daphne, tries to convince her that they cannot have a future together as a couple and finally tells her that he is a man.

"A boy's best friend is his mother" (Norman Bates)

Of course, the most memorable scene in this film, is the murder in the shower. Unfortunately, there is no other phrase than Janet Leigh's scream, so we were pushed to choose another quote from this iconic movie. This phrase is said by Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), showing an insight to the madness of his character and his relationship with his mother.

"We rob banks" (Clyde Barrow)

While practising with a revolver, Bonnie (Faye Dunaway) and Clyde (Warren Beatty) are surprised by a farmer who tells them that the property they are on was his and the bank took it from him. Clyde leaves him and, as they say goodbye, he says the mythical phrase.

"Love means never having to say you're sorry" (Oliver Barrett)

Oliver Barrett (Ryan O'Neill) and Jenny (Ali MacGraw), a couple made up of two people from totally different classes who find love.

"Go ahead, make my day" (Harry Callahan).

The less subtle inspector, played by Clint Eastwood, utters this phrase with a grim look on his face, whilst pointing a revolver at a desperate, nervous and sweaty criminal.

"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse" (Vito Corleone).

This quote is said to Johnny Fontane, one of his godchildren, when he goes to his office to ask for help.

"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer" (Michael Corleone)

In the second part of 'The Godfather', Michael Corleone played by Al Pacino, gave us this memorable phrase in a conversation with Frank Pentangeli (Michael V. Gazzo).

"You're going to need a bigger boat" (Martin Brody)

This phrase is said to the ship's captain Sam Quint once they saw the size of the shark they are chasing.

"You talking to me?" (Travis Bickle)

Said by the brilliant character played by Robert de Niro talking to himself in the mirror, gun in hand, rehearsing phrases...

"May the Force be with you" (Han Solo)

A phrase widely used in the 'Star Wars' universe to wish Han Solo well as he bids farewell to Luke Skywalker before leaving Yavin IV. Obi Wan-Kenobi says a variation of the phrase to Luke in another scene: "The Force will be with you now. Always."

"I love the smell of napalm in the morning" (Bill Kilgore).

In the midst of a spectacular war scene with a brutal bombing, Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore (Robert Duvall), calm, shirtless, and hatted, says this line to his soldiers, well-protected with clothing and helmet and well-armed. A tough guy and a tough guy line, no doubt.

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" (Jack Torrance).

More chilling is the fact that this phrase is repeated over and over on paper by the main character of Stanley Kubrick's film. Jack Nicholson clearly shows us how his character enters the world of madness.

"All those moments will be lost in time like tears in rain" (Roy Batty).

A philosophical phrase recited by Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer), the antagonist of the mythical sci-fi film, to be marked forever, just after saving the life of detective Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) and facing death himself.

"E. T. phone home" (E.T.)

The friendly alien that Steven Spielberg brought to the big screen to thrill us all learns a few words from Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and tells her and Elliot while he points to the sky, nostalgic for returning to his planet.

"Wax on, wax off" (Mr. Miyagi)

The most memorable and repeated phrase from John G. Avildsen's film. It was said by good old Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) to young Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) during his training.

"I'll be back" (T-800)

One of the most quoted phrases from the Terminator saga. It is spoken by Arnold Schwarzenegger as he is looking for Sarah Connor in the police station.

"Wait a minute, Doc. Hey... You're telling me you built a time machine... with a DeLorean?" (Marty McFly)

Totally surprised, Marty (Michael J. Fox) asks Doc (Christopher Lloyd) this question after showing him the great invention that will change the course of history for them.

"Nobody puts baby in the corner."

So says Johnny (Patrick Swayze) to the parents of Baby (Jennifer Grey), just before the final dance of the film, bringing the film to a dramatic end.

"Hello. My name is Iñigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." (Iñigo Montoya)

Thirsty for revenge, Iñigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin) saves this phrase for the story he tells the six-fingered man who took his father's life.

"Roads? Where we're going we don't need... roads!" (Emmett Brown)

"There aren't enough roads," Marty says to Doc, and that's when Doc replies to him and Jennifer with that classic phrase. They were going to the future to see what was going on with their children...

"I'll have what she's having" (diner lady).

A lady to the waitress after Sally (Meg Ryan) demonstrates to Harry (Billy Crystal) in a diner how well she can fake carnal pleasure in all its glory.

"You will let me know when those lambs stop screaming." (Hannibal Lecter)

A phrase that would make any of us nervous. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) calls Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) and refers to a tragic childhood memory that haunts her to this day.

"Hasta la vista, baby" (T-800)

In addition to that legendary 'I'll be back', there are other great lines from the T-800 in Terminator 2, such as the "Hasta la vista, baby" that John Connor teaches him or "I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorbike", which he says at the beginning of the film in the biker bar.

"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get" (Forrest Gump).

The phrase is uttered by good old Forrest (Tom Hanks), but in reality, it was his mother's. He says it before... "Mom always said...". Telling his story, he says it to one of his sporadic bench mates...

"Hakuna Matata" (Timon and Pumba)

It means 'no worries' to Pumbaa the boar and Timon the meerkat. In one of the best scenes of the Disney film, the two sing with Simba.

"They may take our lives, but they can never take our freedom" (William Wallace).

The iconic Scottish hero, played by Mel Gibson, says this to his troops before the battle against the English who want to conquer his land and dominate his people.

"There are three ways of doing things: the right way, the wrong way, and the way that I do it" (Sam Rothstein).

Sam 'Ace' Rothstein (Robert de Niro) tells you this to explain how his Casino should work. Full stop.

"To infinity and beyond" (Buzz Lightyear)

The most iconic phrase of the great space hero of the toy movie. We all remember it in that scene chasing Andy in which Woody says it while flying in Buzz's arms.

"Houston, we have a problem" (Jack Swigert)

A phrase from astronaut Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) to the members of NASA who were controlling the Apollo 13 voyage in 1970. For the film, this phrase was more concise and impactful than what he said in reality, which was something like "OK, Houston, we've got a problem here".

"Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred." (James Bond)

We all know how James Bond likes to drink at parties. So says Pierce Brosnan's James Bond as he enters a party with Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen) in the 19th installment of the 007 saga.

"I'm the king of the world!" (Jack Dawson)

Mythical phrase of poor Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) with his arms open and facing the wind, feeling like the richest person in the world for having been able to be part of the Titanic voyage. What a pity it didn't end so well...

"Has anything you've done made your life better?" (Bob Sweeney)

This question is asked by Dr. Bob Sweeney (Avery Brooks) to Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) to make him reflect when he is in prison on whether his life as a neo-Nazi has done him any good. A motivational phrase.

"In case I don't see you.., good afternoon, good evening and goodnight" (Truman Burbank).

Truman (Jim Carrey) repeats that catchphrase every day, but he can't help thinking there is more to his world than meets the eye.

"I see dead people" (Cole Sear)

Cole says this to Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) tucked between the bed sheets, in one of the film's truly classic scenes and (spoiler), without knowing that he was talking to one.

"Have you ever had a dream, Neo, that you were so sure it was real?"

Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) asks Neo (Keanu Reeves) this enigmatic question as he is about to enter the world of the Matrix.

"I can't remember to forget you" (Leonard Shelby)

The main character in the film, played by Guy Pierce, suffers from anterograde amnesia after the assault and murder of his wife.

"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son. Husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next." (Maximus Decimus Meridius).

Most can quote this one word-for-word in the deep gruff Batman-like Crowe voice.

"Run, you fools." (Gandalf)

The wizard shouts this mythical phrase to the rest of the 'Fellowship of the Ring' as he stands before the Balrog before falling into the void, sacrificing himself so that Frodo can continue with the ring to Mount Doom.

"My precious" (Gollum)

Smeagol pursues Frodo and Sam throughout the second and third 'Lord of the Rings' installments to retrieve the ring he believes belongs to him. Those "dirty hobbits" have his "precious".

"It's not who you are underneath, it's what you do that defines you" (Rachel Dawes).

Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) crosses paths with his childhood friend Rachel Dawes (Katie Holmes), who says this little phrase that leaves him broken and wanting to tell her the truth.