1. “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.”
- This line is perhaps the most famous from the movie. It encapsulates the unpredictability and surprise that life holds.
2. “Stupid is as stupid does.”
- A reminder that actions speak louder than labels or intellectual abilities.
3. “I’m not a smart man... but I know what love is.”
- Demonstrates that wisdom and understanding don't always come from book smarts but from the heart.
4. “Run, Forrest! Run!”
- A powerful command that propels Forrest throughout his life and symbolizes his perseverance.
5. “My momma always said, ‘You got to put the past behind you before you can move on.’”
- Encourages letting go of the past to embrace the future.
6. “Jenny and me was like peas and carrots.”
- Describes a close and inseparable relationship.
7. “I may not be a smart man, but I know what friendship is.”
- Highlights the importance of true friendship.
8. “There’s only so much fortune a man really needs, and the rest is just for showing off.”
- A profound thought on the true value of wealth.
9. “I don’t know if we each have a destiny, or if we’re all just floating around accidental—like on a breeze.”
- Contemplates the nature of fate and chance.
10. “You have to do the best with what God gave you.”
- Urges one to make the most of their abilities and circumstances.