The Disney film "Cool Runnings" is a beloved classic that inspires and entertains audiences with its story of perseverance, friendship, and self-belief. In this article, we'll explore some of the most memorable quotes from the movie that capture these themes. Whether you're a fan of the Jamaican bobsled team or just looking for some motivational lines, these quotes will remind you of the values found in "Cool Runnings."
Friendship Quotes
"Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, it's bobsled time!"
"Sanka, you dead?"
"You know I can't believe you wasted little money you had on this bobsled outfit!"
"We’re not disregarding anybody's tradition, we’re just talking about a different way of coming at them."
"Derice, we're not bobsled people, we're real people."
"Whatever you argue, you can settle it how you want. Then let's get back to work."
"You're my best friend, and if we back down now, we're dead."
"We got ourselves more valuable than gold medals."
"One thing I've learned, Derice - in a bobsled, first and foremost, your teammates are your family."
"I’m not afraid of anything. I’m afraid of losing what's important."
"Remember that you're always part of the team, no matter what."
"Teamwork's the only way we get to the Olympics."
Perseverance Quotes
"Cool runnings means peace be the journey."
"Rise above it, no matter what obstacles are in your way."
"It's not about whether you come in first or last; it's that you finish."
"We were in a storm. We came out of it. Stronger and faster."
"A gold medal is a wonderful thing, but if you're not enough without it, you'll never be enough with it."
"You've got pride. Power. You're a bad-ass mother who won't take no crap off of nobody."
"Winning is not always about coming first. It's about doing your best."
"Do your best, and forget the rest."
"It's not about the medal, it's about the journey."
"It's your running that made me believe I could do it."
"The most important thing in the Olympics is not to win, but to take part."
"We’ve got to finish the race."
Self-Belief Quotes
"I see pride! I see power! I see a bad-ass mother who won’t take no crap off of nobody!"
"You don’t hear what you want. You hear what you need."
"Hey, coach, is this all you got?"
"Believe in yourself and others will believe in you."
"It’s not about sledding. It’s about believing in yourself."
"Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme. Get up, it's bobsled time."
"We don’t have to come in first, we just have to finish the race."
"I’m trying to tell you what we’re doing is not impossible."
"If you don’t believe, you’ll never achieve."
"What we have can’t be bought. It can’t be put on a shelf."
"People are always afraid of what they don’t know."
"When I get on that sled tomorrow, I want to know that no matter what happens, I'll hold my head up high."
Motivational Quotes
"The right to compete is a birthright."
"Remember, try to make friends."
"Whatever you do, do it with all your might."
"Forget the black stuff, if you can't be an bobsledder, try to be a bobsledder."
"Your future is more important than your past."
"We are all gonna do our best. More than our best. We’re winning today."
"Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme. Get up, it's bobsled time! COOL RUNNINGS!"
"No matter how rough the weather gets, protect your dreams."
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds."
"Sometimes the race isn’t over until you've crossed the finish line."
"Take all your failures in stride, because there’s always next time."
"It’s our heart and our pride that's gonna get us across that finish line."
Humor Quotes
"Sanka, ya dead?" "Yeah, man. I'm on vacation."
"I gotta go, coach." "He’s gotta go!"
"Derice, you brain freeze in here?"
"Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, it’s bobsled time!"
"I didn’t come all this way to get my butt kicked by a painting."
"Jamaican bobsled team? Please." "Right."
"It’s butt-whuppin' time!"
"Let’s go run up a hill and see who's the fastest." "You must be mad!"
"I make box food for living, you think I'm gonna rely on it?"
"It doesn’t matter if I put crushed ice on it or if I dip it in sugar. It's still bull-doo."
"My grandfather always said, 'If you fall seven times, stand up eight!'"
"Me Yul-Brenner. I came here to kick some *beep* paper tiger’s ass."
Courage Quotes
"In this country, we don't make a living. We make a life."
"We're different. People are always afraid of what's different."
"Take your place, walk proud, and be yourself."
"Fear is not the issue. Commitment is."
"The real greatness of a man lies not in never failing, but in rising every time he fails."
"Hands high, feet straight. Quickly, forward."
"If you have the guts to think, then you got the guts to win."
"Even if you go down, take a chance with your courage."
"We win or we die. There's no going back."
"Courage overcomes all odds."
"One finish line doesn't define us, aiming higher and further does."
"Push forward with faith in yourself."
Teamwork Quotes
"You're crippled without each other."
"No man stands alone."
"Playing for the team is more than an attitude."
"Unity is strength, no lone player stands a chance."
"We function best when we function together."
"Every member counts."
"You can't break what's built from the heart."
"Support your teammates, they hold you strong."
"A unit, connected for victory."
"Put trust in your team, it's your backbone."
"One fail, all fail. Rise as one."
"Carry your mates; they carry you too."
Dream Big Quotes
"Our dreams define our courage."
"Don't just dream; dare to pursue it."
"Bigger goals, bigger achievements."
"The sky isn't the limit; your vision is."
"Dreams drive us; fuel your vision."
"A bobsled ride today; a dream come true tomorrow."
"Our wishes are the steps to our destiny."
"Dare to be great; dream bigger."
"In the race to success, dreams lead the way."
"Heartfelt dreams conquer mountains."
"Every hill starts with a dreamer's step."
"Believe in your dreams, they carry you forward."
Inspiring Leadership Quotes
"Lead with compassion and strength."
"Influence others by your drive."
"Set robust examples for your team."
"True leaders rise above challenges."
"Motivation starts at the top."
"Your guidance charts the course."
"Leaders create legacy in teams."
"Be the anchor in stormy waters."
"Your push helps ignite others' spark."
"A team is strong under a steadfast leader."
"Lead the way with authenticity."
"Leadership is about elevating others."
Resilience Quotes
"Bounce back from every setback."
"Each fall is a step closer to success."
"Rise from ashes stronger and braver."
"Fail only to learn; rebound to achieve."
"Resilience stems from the heart."
"Be relentless, refuse to quit."
"Obstacle today, strength tomorrow."
"Persevere; that’s the hallmark of triumph."
"Flexibility and fortitude define true champions."
"Rise beyond defeat, soar with resilience."
"Persistence conquers the tallest mountains."
"Be pliant yet unbreakable."
Final Words
"Cool Runnings" is more than just a movie about an underdog bobsled team; it's a tale of dreams, resilience, friendship, and belief in oneself. The quotes from the film capture these sentiments and provide profound lessons that resonate with all ages and walks of life. Through their incredible journey, the Jamaican bobsled team teaches us the importance of perseverance, team spirit, and staying true to our dreams.
So, whether you’re facing a challenge, aiming for a goal, or just in need of a boost, let these quotes from "Cool Runnings" inspire you. Remember, "feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it's bobsled time!" These words aren't just for the track; they're a reminder that within each of us lies the strength to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. Be confident in your journey, and always strive for more—because your dreams are worth every effort.
