100+ Iconic Big Lebowski Quotes to Inspire and Entertain

In the realm of cult classics, "The Big Lebowski" stands tall as a film that has captured the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide. At its core, the movie is a collection of witty remarks and profound insights delivered by the iconic character, The Dude, as well as his companions. This article is a tribute to the clever one-liners, philosophical musings, and offbeat humor that have become ingrained in popular culture. Divided into ten captivating sections, each filled with a dozen handpicked quotes, this guide serves as an homage to the enduring legacy of "The Big Lebowski." Whether you’re looking to inject some Dude-like wisdom into your social media game or simply want to revel in the film's laughter-inducing brilliance, these quotes are sure to resonate with fans old and new.
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, your opinion, man."
"The Dude abides."
"Strikes and gutters, ups and downs."
"Sometimes you eat the bar, and sometimes, well, he eats you."
"Life does not stop and start at your convenience."
"The Dude is not in; leave a message."
"It's a complicated case, Maude. A lotta ins, lotta outs."
"You gotta feed the monkey, man."
"I could be sitting here with just pee-stains on my rug."
"Careful man, there's a beverage here!"
"It really tied the room together."
"Take it easy, Dude. I know that you will."
"I'm the Dude, so that's what you call me."
"I'm the dude, man."
"The Dude abides."
"Well, that's just, you know, like, your opinion, man."
"This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man."
"Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!"
"I'm just gonna go find a cash machine."
"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."
"Yeah, well, the Dude abides."
"I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon, with nail polish."
"Dude. Dude... Dude. Dude!"
"He's a good man. And thorough."
"Am I wrong?"
"You see what happens, Larry?"
"Mark it zero, Dude."
"Calmer than you are."
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules."
"I don’t roll on Shabbos!"
"You want a toe? I can get you a toe, believe me. There are ways, Dude."
"This isn't a very complicated case, Dude."
"You are entering a world of pain."
"Has the whole world gone crazy?"
"This aggression will not stand, man!"
"You're out of your element!"
"This is my friend, he loves the world I live in."
"The Dude minds, man. This will not stand!"
"Nobody calls me Lebowski. You got the wrong guy."
"Uli doesn't care about anything. He's a nihilist."
"Donny, you're out of your element!"
"You’re like a child who wanders into the middle of a movie."
"Nobody f*cks with the Jesus."
"Walter, I love you, but sooner or later, you’re going to have to face the fact you’re a goddamn moron."
"You’ve got to have some friends in your life that don't roll on Shabbos."
"We’re talking about unchecked aggression here."
"All the Dude ever wanted was his rug back."
"Donny is out, but he sure had heart."
"We believe in nothing, Lebowski."
"What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski?"
"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!"
"I’m doing the best I can."
"Over the line!"
"You said it, man."
"You human paraquat!"
"Donnie, you’re out of your element!"
"Jesus Quintana... Nobody f*cks with the Jesus."
"Forget it, Donny, you're out of your element."
"That rug really tied the room together, did it not?"
"This isn’t ‘Nam. This is bowling. There are rules."
"Anyway, I got to get going."
"I am not Mr. Lebowski. You're Mr. Lebowski. I'm the Dude."
"This agression will not stand, man!"
"I'm staying. I'm finishing my coffee."
"Cracked by what?"
"That rug really tied the room together, did it not?"
"Nobody calls me Lebowski."
"I got a rash, man."
"Don't you have people to do that?"
"Is this a... what day is this?"
"Dude, come on, I had a rough night and I hate the Eagles!"
"You brought a Pomeranian bowling?"
"This isn't just a bunch of lines drawn in the sand!"
"Now let’s keep our heads here!"
"I'm perfectly calm, Dude."
"Forget about it, Donny, you're out of your element."
"You gotta know when to leave the Germans out of this."
"Walter, give up the toe!"
"Smokey, you are entering a world of pain."
"I'm just gonna go find a cash machine."
"This aggression will not stand, man!"
"I'm sorry, I wasn't listening."
"Over the line!"
"Calmer than you are."
"Sometimes you eat the bar, and sometimes, the bar eats you."
"Do you have to use so many cuss words?"
"Interesting man, the Dude."
"Just take it easy, man."
"I can die with a clear conscience."
"Gutterballs? And a good day to you, sir!"
"Also, Dude, Chinaman is not the preferred nomenclature."
"Your revolution is over, Mr. Lebowski!"
"Take 'er easy, Dude."
"Hope you folks enjoyed yourselves."
"I'd like to see Artie with a sweater like that."
"Hasta lasagna, don't get any on ya."
"F*ck it, Dude, let's go bowling."
"Strike, spare, everything in between."
"That wasn't just any tournament."
"You said it, man."
"Nobody f*cks with the Jesus."
"It's a league game, Smokey."
"Mark it eight, Dude."
"Dios mio, man."
"Those are good burgers, Walter."
"Let’s roll."
"Me and Liam, we’re gonna f*ck you up!"
"I rolled a 300 game once."
"I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me."
"I'm just gonna find a cash machine."
"Obviously, you're not a golfer."
"You're out of your element, Donny!"
"Yeah, well, the Dude abides."
"This aggression will not stand, man!"
"Are you employed, sir?"
"Sorry, I wasn’t listening."
"Do you have to use so many cuss words?"
"New sh*t has come to light."
"I'm not Mr. Lebowski. You're Mr. Lebowski."
"You brought your p*ramunium bowling?"