Can you believe it’s been about 30 years since the young fella sat on a bench and delivered one of the most famous Forrest Gump quotes, “Life is like a box of chocolates”? It’s a great example of how a film can affect your life, even in the smallest details.
It’s become so ingrained in our culture that even if you haven’t seen this inspirational movie, you probably know what the words “Life is like a box of chocolates” or “Stupid is as stupid does” mean. And since it’s been quite a while since the film's release, it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit Forrest Gump quotes that we all love so dearly!
This iconic movie tells the story of a precious man who has an uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time and accidentally change history and the lives of those around him. He meets several presidents in his lifetime, goes to college on a football scholarship, serves in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and even meets Elvis Presley!
And who could ever forget that scene with Forrest Gump running away from bullies as a young Jenny Curran screams, “Run, Forrest, run”? In fact, the movie is full of awesome Forrest Gump quotes that we can never get enough of or, excuse the pun, run away from (not that we want to, anyway).
There are tons of legendary movie quotes in Forrest Gump, and all deserve equal attention. So get ready to jump back to the first time you watched the movie and relive its greatest moments with our collection of the most famous Forrest Gump quotes!
#21 Plot twist: The fastest storyteller around
"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
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#22 Classic vibes, still unsolved
"The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind. The answer is blowin’ in the wind." – Jenny Curran
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#23 Found my ride-or-die, no cap
"You know why we’re a good partnership, Forrest? Cause we are watching out for one another like brothers and stuff." – Bubba Blue
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#24 Plot Twist: Mom’s Life Hack
"You have to do the best with what God gave you." – Mrs. Gump
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#25 Started Small, Ended Epic
"That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I’d run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought maybe I’d just run across Greenbow County." – Forrest Gump
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#26 Destiny’s DIY, apparently
"– Forrest Gump: What’s my destiny, Mama?
– Mrs. Gump: You’re gonna have to figure that out for yourself."
– Mrs. Gump: You’re gonna have to figure that out for yourself."
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#27 Classic line hits different
"Why don’t you love me Jenny? I may not be a smart man, but I know what love is." – Forrest Gump
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#28 Living Life Without a Snooze Button
"Always be able to look back and say, at least I didn’t lead no humdrum life." – Forrest Gump
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#29 Classic love, no spoilers needed
"I just wanted to tell you I love you. I’ll be right here when you get back." – Forrest Gump
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#30 If you know, you know
"My name’s Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump." – Forrest Gump
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#31 Time really flies when you’re running
"I had run for 3 years, 2 months, 14 days and 16 hours." – Forrest Gump
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#32 Well, That Escalated Quickly
"I never thanked you for saving my life." – Lieutenant Daniel Taylor
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#33 Not How You’d Plan It
"Bubba was going to be a shrimping boat captain, but instead, he died right there by that river in Vietnam." – Forrest Gump
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#34 Shoe Game: Lowkey Personality Test
"There’s an awful lot you can tell about a person by their shoes." – Forrest Gump
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#35 That moment hits different
"I don’t remember being born, I don’t recall what I got for my first Christmas, and I don’t know when I went on my first outdoor picnic. But I do remember the first time I heard the sweetest voice in the wide world." – Forrest Gump
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#36 Magic shoes, zero decency reviews
"Mama says they was my magic shoes. They could take me anywhere." – Forrest Gump
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#37 Mood: Escape Mode Activated
"Dear God, make me a bird. So I could fly far. Far far away from here." – Jenny Curran
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#38 Can’t argue with Momma’s pep talk
"– Mrs. Gump: You do your very best now, Forrest?
– Young Forrest: I sure will, Momma."
– Young Forrest: I sure will, Momma."
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#39 Just Be You, Honestly
"- Jenny Curran: Do you ever dream, Forrest, about who you're gonna be?
- Forrest Gump: Who I'm gonna be?
- Jenny Curran: Yeah.
- Forrest Gump: Aren't... aren't I going to be me?"
- Forrest Gump: Who I'm gonna be?
- Jenny Curran: Yeah.
- Forrest Gump: Aren't... aren't I going to be me?"
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#40 Guess the drill sergeant’s mood today
"Nobody gives a thing who you are, fuzzball! You're in the Army now!" – Recruit Officer
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