The movie “Dead Poets Society” won many awards when it was released in 1989.
It tells the story of an English teacher, Mr. Keating – played by Robin Williams – who inspires his students through his teaching of poetry.
For our LifeDaily top ten quotes from the film, we selected those which we think capture the essence of the movie in a few memorable words. When you come to think about it, these quotes should give pause for thought, and make each of us think just how happy we are, and how we lead our lives.
There was some skepticism initially about the theme of the film since it was difficult to understand how a story based on the works of dead poets could be commercially successful.
However, and mainly due to what many considered was Robin Williams’ finest role, the movie confounded its critics and grossed over $235 million at the box office. The cost of production was less than $17 million!
So, poetry was obviously meaningful to many people. Browse through this selection of “Dead Poets Society” quotes to understand why:
So avoid using the word ‘very’ because it’s lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don’t use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason, boys – to woo women – and, in that endeavor, laziness will not do. It also won’t do in your essays.
No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.
When you read, don’t just consider what the author thinks, consider what you think.
Sucking all the marrow out of life doesn’t mean choking on the bone.
Don’t just jump off like lemmings! Take a look around!
Carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary.
Now we all have a great need for acceptance, but you must trust that your beliefs are unique, your own, even though others may think them odd or unpopular, even though the herd may go.
This is a battle, a war, and the casualties could be your hearts and souls.
I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way.
Boys, you must strive to find your own voice. Because the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are to find it at all. Thoreau said, “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Don’t be resigned to that. Break out!
Although Dead Poets Society was a movie which was an inspiration to many. It did not have a happy ending.
Mr. Keating was accused of something he had not done, and was dismissed. When the truth was revealed, there was a final poignant scene with him and his students in which they acknowledged the affect he had made to their lives.
Did you see the movie? What did you think about the story and the ending? Are there other quotes you think we could have used?
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