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Oct 18, 2023 · Forrest Gump quotes are memorable and inspiring, and have contributed to the film's lasting impact. Forrest's kindness, compassion, and desire to contribute to changing history are defining traits of his character.
- Karen Wyatt MD
- "You never know what you're gonna get." This is the corollary to Forrest's most famous adage: "Life [and also Death] is like a box of chocolates." One of our greatest struggles is the fact that life and death are uncertain.
- "If I'd known this would be the last time we'd talk I'd have thought of something better to say." These are Forrest's words as he reflects on his last moments with his "best good friend" Bubba who dies during a firefight in Vietnam.
- "It's my time -- just my time." With these few words, Momma explains to Forrest in simple terms that death has its own time frame, as the verse from Ecclesiastes 3:2 states, there is "a time to be born and a time to die."
- "Death is just a part of life." Forrest recalls these words from his Momma as he copes with losing his dear Jenny. At this point in the story it becomes clear that this simple truth has been an important message of the entire film: Death cannot be separated from life.
- “You have to do the best with what God gave you.” – Gump.
- “Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” – Forrest Gump.
- “When I got tired, I slept. When I got hungry, I ate. When I had to go, you know, I went.”- Forrest Gump.
- “Now you wouldn’t believe me if I told you, but I could run like the wind blows. From that day on, if I was goin’ somewhere, I was runnin’!” – Forrest Gump.
- Quotes About Life. "That's all I have to say about that." — Forrest Gump. "My name's Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump." — "Life is like a box of chocolates.
- Quotes About Friendship. "Jenny and me was like peas and carrots." — Forrest Gump. "Run, Forrest! Run!" — Jenny Curran. "Bubba was my best good friend. And even I know that ain't something you can find just around the corner.”
- Quotes About Observations. "Anyway, like I was sayin', shrimp is the fruit of the Sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil, it, bake it, sauté it..." — Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue.
- Quotes About Love. "I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is." — Forrest Gump. "I didn’t know it, but I was destined to be your Momma. I did the best I could."
- "Stupid is as stupid does." - Forrest Gump.
- "My mama always said, 'Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.'" - Forrest.
- "Run, Forrest! Run!" - Jenny Curran.
- "You have to do the best with what God gave you." - Mrs. Gump.
Aug 4, 2024 · When he gets to her house, he discovers that she is dying of cancer, but has accepted that it's her time. Mrs. Gump helps to explain death and destiny to Forest, which includes this...
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Forrest Gump: [to Jenny's grave] You died on a Saturday morning and I had you placed here under our tree. And I had that house of your father's bulldozed to the ground.
