Ken Gargett Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 For reasons unknown, the other day I was thinking about famous quotes. So what is the most famous quote of all time. By quote, saying, cliché, soundbite etc etc etc. Here are some contenders, for a poll. And please feel free to suggest others. Some of these are not in full but enough to identify (well, if you can’t, obviously it won’t be getting your vote). “One small step for man…” “Houston, we had a problem” “We are going to need a bigger boat” “To be or not to be” “I am the greatest” “Luke, I am your father” “I have a dream” “Elementary, my dear Watson” “Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, do ya?” “Tramps like us…” (yeah, it is my poll) “Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.” “I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse.” “Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore.” “Here's looking at you, kid.” “Go ahead, make my day.” “May the Force be with you.”
laficion Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Dear Ken, The quote that I've found the best of ALL times Is the one that I heard In an old flim with Gary Grant and, the other girl person,I don't remember , is " I'd like to kiss you now but I just washed my hair" Which I find Is the best quote that I've ever heard In my life. Guy 1
Fuzz Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, laficion said: Dear Ken, The quote that I've found the best of ALL times Is the one that I heard In an old flim with Gary Grant and, the other girl person,I don't remember , is " I'd like to kiss you now but I just washed my hair" Which I find Is the best quote that I've ever heard In my life. Guy I think you're thinking of Bette Davis in, "Cabin In The Cotton", but I don't recall Cary Grant being in the film. Btw, nice to see you stopping in, Guy.
RDB Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 For a certain generation: "I'll be back" But for all time? How about: "In the name of the Father..."
Ken Gargett Posted January 21, 2019 Author Posted January 21, 2019 44 minutes ago, RDB said: For a certain generation: "I'll be back" But for all time? How about: "In the name of the Father..." should have included 'i'll be back. forgot it. avoided religious quotes as that might sit with the christians but plenty of other religions around the world for whom it means squat. and they would have their own quotes, where the reverse would apply. the cary g one above - terrific, but not really after the best (although love to hear contenders) but rather the most famous/best known. i rather think it might just be 'one small step...'.
Zigatoh Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Amusingly you have a Mandela effect in there, apparently the line is actually "no, I am your father"! 1
Markspring1978 Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, Ken Gargett said: avoided religious quotes as that might sit with the christians but plenty of other religions around the world for whom it means squat. and they would have their own quotes, where the reverse would apply. I figured this was the case. That being said, a quote attributed to Ben Franklin, from his Poor Richard’s Almanac, “God helps those who help themselves” perhaps should be considered. This quote is so widely used that it is cliche’. A couple movie ones to consider adding that are pretty big; “Bond, James Bond” and “What we have here is a failure to communicate”, from Cool Hand Luke.
Puros Y Vino Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 I always liked this one, though it has no personal implications. "I'd rather be judged by 12, than carried out by 6". 1
1fastmach1 Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” 4
canadianbeaver Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 I'm so horny the crack of dawn better watch out. The piano has been drinking, not me. Tom Waits 2 1
Philc2001 Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 In terms of historical world significance, the "I have a dream" speech by MLK is likely the most important and memorable as it sparked the civil rights movement in America. "One small step..." also marks a great achievement, at a very special time in history. I found this list that may be of some referential value: https://pakwired.com/100-best-quotes-time/, and another here: http://quotesnsmiles.com/quotes/77-of-the-worlds-most-popular-quotes/
tucomapache Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 My favorite: "Say hello to my little friend" 2
fuhrert Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Many goods and thought provoking quotes are out there, but if I have to choose one, there is only one answer :"if there were no cigars in heaven, then “I shall not go".Wish you all a great day.Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk 1
joeypots Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
rcarlson Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 "Only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
Akela3rd Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 "First third...Kenny?"Sent from my ActionMan walkie-talkie 4
Ken Gargett Posted January 21, 2019 Author Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Akela3rd said: "First third...Kenny?" Sent from my ActionMan walkie-talkie fourth third, i may have accepted. 1
peteando Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 "Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it" 1
Ken Gargett Posted January 21, 2019 Author Posted January 21, 2019 8 hours ago, Philc2001 said: In terms of historical world significance, the "I have a dream" speech by MLK is likely the most important and memorable as it sparked the civil rights movement in America. "One small step..." also marks a great achievement, at a very special time in history. I found this list that may be of some referential value: https://pakwired.com/100-best-quotes-time/, and another here: http://quotesnsmiles.com/quotes/77-of-the-worlds-most-popular-quotes/ agree re MLK but it is probably far more important in the states than it is outside, as famous as it is. one small step was something the entire world watched. i had 'bond, james bond' on my list but accidentally missed it. wait till your father gets home is most definitely etched into my brain but not quiote what i was thinking of. am aware that not all of my listing of the quotes exact, but the intention was to make certain people knew which i meant. 'no, i am your father' would probably be missed by many. 'luke...', less so, i'd argue.
prodigy Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 The star wars quote is actually "no, I am your father". Not "Luke, I am your father". It caught me by surprise when I first learned that. It's probably the most misquoted line in history. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk
data Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 1. You can't handle the truth! 2. money never sleeps pal. 3. I got everything I have on my own. It's made me immune to those who complain and cry because they can't.
luckme10 Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 I don't always drink beer but when i do i prefer dos equis.
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