What is Forrest Gump's famous line?

Can you believe it's been nearly 28 years since Forrest Gump sat on that bench and delivered his famous quote, “life is like a box of chocolates”? On July 6, 1994, the slow, but sweet character played by Tom Hanks entered theaters—and our hearts.
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What does Forrest Gump actually say?

Hanks was asked about the missing speech, and he reported that Forrest's speech was short and typically sweet. Apparently, he said, “Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don't go home at all. That's a bad thing.
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What is the tagline for Forrest Gump?

The story of a lifetime. The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump. Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get.
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What is the most famous quote from a movie?

AFI's 100 YEARS...100 MOVIE QUOTES
  1. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." Gone with the Wind (1939) ...
  2. "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse." The Godfather (1972) ...
  3. "You don't understand! I coulda had class. ...
  4. "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." The Wizard of Oz (1939) ...
  5. "Here's looking at you, kid."
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What does Forrest Gump say at the end of his run?

I think I'll go home now. English: On the side of the road that goes into the Monument Valley (Utah) there is a sign that marks the spot of the movie scene where the character Forrest Gump ended his cross-country run.
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What did Forrest Gump say when he started running?

“I ran clear across Alabama,” Forrest said. “No particular reason, I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. When I got there, I figured since I'd gone this far, I might as well turn around and just keep on going.
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What did Forrest Gump say to Jenny?

I miss you Jenny. If there's anything you need. I won't be far away. Forrest Gump: Life is like a box a chocolate, you never know what your going to get.
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What is the most famous quote?

The Most Famous Quotes
  • “Fortune favors the bold.” – Virgil.
  • “I think, therefore I am.” – René Descartes.
  • “Time is money.” – ...
  • “I came, I saw, I conquered.” – ...
  • “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” – ...
  • “Practice makes perfect.” – ...
  • “Knowledge is power.” – ...
  • “Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it.” –
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What is the best quote of all time?

The 100 Most Famous Quotes of All Time
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - ...
  • The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. - ...
  • Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.
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What are the best quotes ever?

100 Best Quotes of All Time
  • “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. ...
  • “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” ...
  • “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” ...
  • “We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us.”
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What did Bubba say when he died?

Sadly, Bubba died of complications from his wounds soon after; his last words were "I wanna go home."
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Who says Run Forrest Run?

This quote is spoken by Young Jenny Curran, played by Hanna R. Hall, in Forrest Gump (directed by Robert Zemeckis, 1994).
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What does Forrest say may happen at the same time in life?

"I don't know if we have a destiny, or if we're all just floatin' around accidental-like on a breeze, but I think maybe it's both. Maybe both is happenin' at the same time." This concept is reflected in the film's touching image of a feather floating away from young Forrest Jr.
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What does Forrest Gump say when his mic cuts out?

When Forrest gets up to talk at the Vietnam rally in Washington, the microphone plug is pulled and you cannot hear him. According to Tom Hanks he said, "Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs.
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What did Forrest Gump say life is like a box of chocolates?

“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.” –Forrest Gump.
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Is Forrest Gump a true story?

Although the historical events in Forrest Gump are very real, Forrest is not — however, the character was directly inspired by a handful of real people. The first is Sammy Lee Davis, a real-life veteran of the Vietnam War whose story is decidedly similar to Forrest's.
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What is most powerful quote?

1. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Gandhi. “Live for what's worth dying for, and leverage technology to create the world you wish to see.”
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What is the most famous inspirational quote?

What is the most inspiring quote ever?
  • “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” – Confucius.
  • “Magic is believing in yourself. ...
  • “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney.
  • “The real test is not whether you avoid this failure…
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What is the best short quote of all time?

"If you're going through hell, keep going." "There are a terrible lot of lies going about the world, and the worst of it is that half of them are true." "The price of greatness is responsibility." "The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes."
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What is a famous quote from Michael Jordan?

“Everybody has talent, but ability takes hard work.” “Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.” “Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.” “To learn to succeed, you must first learn to fail.”
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What was Jesus famous line?

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one.”
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What does Forrest say at Jenny's grave?

Forrest tells Jenny's grave that their son is doing just fine and that he's taking good care of him. Forrest Jr. has written a letter for his mom, but he doesn't want his dad to read it.
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What does Forrest Gump say about love?

Forrest Gump gave us some classic quotes: "Life is like a box of chocolates"; "Lieutenant Daaaan!"; and, of course, "I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is."
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What did Forrest Gump say about Alabama?

Forrest Gump on Running

And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd just run across Greenbow county. And I figured, since I run this far, maybe I'd just run across the great state of Alabama. And that's what I did. I ran clear across Alabama."
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