Movies and TV represent the fiction that people wish were true about themselves. On extremely rare occasions there are writers who put a line into an actor’s mouth that resonates deep into our souls with the righteousness of their declaration. This is a list of the very best lines that have come out of movies and television that represent the best and the truth of humanity.
- “With great power comes great responsibility.” – Uncle Ben, Spiderman, 2002
- “You think the people of this country exist to provide you with position. I think your position exists to provide those people with freedom.” – William Wallace, Braveheart, 1995
- “It’s not who we are underneath, but what we do that defines us.” – Rachel Dawson, Batman Begins, 2005
- “There is no defeat in death, Master Bruce. Victory comes in defending what we know is right while we still live.” – Alfred Pennyworth, Batman & Robin, 1997
- “Hate is easy, but love is strong.” – Clark Kent, Smallville, 2011