Tom Hanks

Film & Theater USA 1956 104 quotes

Everyman in Forrest Gump, Hanks's 'Life is like a box of chocolates' became universally quotable.

Quotes by Tom Hanks

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Interview (often misattributed to Maya Angelou, but Hanks has used a similar sentiment)

I think the key to a long and happy life is to keep learning and keep growing.

Interview

The best way to get over a bad day is to help someone else.

Interview

I'm a big believer in the power of a good story.

Interview

I think it's important to be present in the moment and to appreciate what you have.

Interview

The greatest lesson I've learned is that you can't control everything, but you can control your attitude.

Interview

I'm a big fan of the underdog. I think there's something inspiring about someone who overcomes adversity.

Interview

I think it's important to have a sense of purpose in life.

Interview

The best way to make a difference is to start with yourself.

Interview

I'm a big believer in the power of kindness.

Interview

Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.

Film (Forrest Gump) 1994

Stupid is as stupid does.

Film (Forrest Gump) 1994

My mama always said, 'You've got to put the past behind you before you can move on.'

Film (Forrest Gump) 1994

I don't know if we each have a destiny, or if we're all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze. But I think maybe it's both.

Film (Forrest Gump) 1994

Mama always said dying was just part of life.

Film (Forrest Gump) 1994

Run, Forrest! Run!

Film (Forrest Gump) 1994

I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is.

Film (Forrest Gump) 1994

With all due respect, sir, I'm not going to let you die.

Film (Apollo 13) 1995

Failure is not an option.

Film (Apollo 13) 1995

Have you ever had a dream, that you, um, you had, you'd go to school and get some girl that you've been thinking about and you get there and it's crowded and then you realize you forgot your clothes?

Film (Big) 1988