“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” — This iconic line from “Forrest Gump” perfectly encapsulates the essence of the film’s philosophy. Below, I’ve compiled a list of some of the most memorable quotes from the movie, presented in their original English.

  1. Life is like a box of chocolates

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

  2. I’m a simple man

    I'm a simple man. I just love simple things. Like the smell of a brand new box of Crayola crayons.

  3. My momma always said

    My momma always said, 'Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.'

  4. Run, Forrest, run!

    Run, Forrest, run!

  5. Stupid is as stupid does

    Stupid is as stupid does.

  6. I’m going to Alabama

    I'm going to Alabama, I just don't know when.

  7. I can’t wait to die

    I can't wait to die.

  8. I’m not a smart man

    I'm not a smart man.

  9. I’m just a shrimp boat captain

    I'm just a shrimp boat captain.

  10. I’m here to help

    I'm here to help.

  11. I’ve been through some bad things

    I've been through some bad things. But I've seen some good things too.

  12. I was born on a Tuesday

    I was born on a Tuesday.

  13. I like the box of chocolates

    I like the box of chocolates. It's like the best of all possible worlds.

  14. I can’t help what I am

    I can't help what I am.

  15. I’m a simple kind of man

    I'm a simple kind of man.

These lines have become synonymous with the film and have left a lasting impact on popular culture. Each quote offers a glimpse into the character of Forrest Gump, a man with an innocent outlook on life, surrounded by the chaos of the 20th century.