The "Princess Bride" is a timeless tale that captivates audiences with its blend of romance, adventure, and humor. Its witty dialogue and memorable quotes have permeated popular culture and continue to resonate with fans around the world. This article explores ten different themes found within the movie, each accompanied by twelve iconic quotes that capture the essence of this beloved film. Whether you're revisiting an old favorite or discovering it for the first time, these quotes will transport you to a world of love, desire, and swashbuckling excitement.
Love Quotes
"As you wish."
"Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while."
"Do I love you? My God, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches."
"I will never doubt again."
"There is a shortage of perfect breasts in this world. It would be a pity to damage yours."
"I told you I would always come for you. Why didn't you wait for me?"
"This is true love. Think this happens every day?"
"Wuv, twue wuv, will fowow you foweva."
"True love is the best thing in the world, except for a nice MLT."
"Why didn't you wait for me?"
"I will never doubt again."
"We are but poor, lost circus performers. Is there a village nearby?"
Adventure Quotes
"Have fun storming the castle!"
"It's possible, Pig."
"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you."
"Get used to disappointment."
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders."
"I do not envy you the headache you will have when you awake."
"There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world. It would be a pity to damage yours."
"You killed my father. Prepare to die."
"No more rhymes now, I mean it."
"Anybody want a peanut?"
"I'm not a witch. I'm your wife!"
"You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles."
Humor Quotes
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
"Inconceivable!"
"Let me 'splain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up."
"He is only mostly dead."
"You were not hired for your brains, you hippopotamic land mass."
"I'm on the Brute Squad."
"You are the Brute Squad!"
"When I was your age, television was called books."
"This is Buttercup’s true love – if you heal him, he will stop Humperdinck’s wedding."
"Ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates? Morons."
"We are men of action, lies do not become us."
"The wine is poisoned."
Friendship Quotes
"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you."
"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to die."
"You killed my father. Prepare to die."
"There’s not a lot of money in revenge."
"Inigo Montoya: No matter. I must face him alone."
"Westley: My brains, his steel, and your strength against sixty men, and you think a little head-jiggle is supposed to make me happy?"
"Fezzik: You never said anything about killing anyone."
"You mock my pain!"
"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something."
"Are you coming down into the pit? Wesley's got his strength back. I'm starting him on the 'I won't move, my fingers.'"
"I've hired you to help me start a war. It's an prestigious line of work, with a long and glorious tradition."
"When I was your age, television was called books."
Life Quotes
"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something."
"There's a difference between dead and mostly dead."
"You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles."
"It's not my fault being the biggest and the strongest. I don't even exercise."
"I don’t mean to pry, but you don’t by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?"
"Sonny, true love is the greatest thing in the world, except for a nice MLT—mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is lean and the tomato is ripe."
"I want my father back, you son of a bitch!"
"Anybody want a peanut?"
"There is a shortage of perfect breasts in this world. It would be a pity to damage yours."
"No more rhymes now, I mean it."
"Anybody want a peanut?"
"I’m not really left-handed."
Revenge Quotes
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
"There's not a lot of money in revenge."
"I want my father back, you son of a bitch!"
"Inigo Montoya: I'm waiting for you, Vizzini! You got the job opening, right? You're the brains of the outfit?"
"I do not mean to pry, but you don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?"
"I will go up to the six-fingered man and say, 'Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.'"
"You killed my father. Prepare to die."
"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you."
"Finish him, finish him, your way."
"Oh good, my way, thank you."
"Fezzik: You never said anything about killing anyone."
"Fezzik, you did something right."
Courage Quotes
"Westley: We are men of action, lies do not become us."
"Buttercup: You mock my pain. Inigo Montoya: Life is pain, Highness."
"Westley: You have a great gift for rhyme."
"There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world."
"Inigo Montoya: There's not a lot of money in revenge."
"I have always been a quick healer. What are our liabilities?"
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders!"
"Inigo Montoya: No matter. I must face him alone."
"Buttercup: We'll never survive." Westley: Nonsense. You're only saying that because no one ever has."
"Look, are you just fiddling around with me or what?"
"You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles."
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
Destiny Quotes
"This is Buttercup’s true love. If you heal him, he will stop Humperdinck’s wedding."
"Fezzik: I hope we win. Inigo Montoya: We?"
"You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you."
"Inigo Montoya: Will you promise not to hurt him?...Only if you make noise like a dying elephant."
"How did you know your life would be like this?"
"When I was a kid, I believed in fairytales."
"Westley: What are our liabilities?"
"True love is the greatest thing in the world, except for a nice MLT—mutton, lettuce, and tomato."
"It's conceivable, you miserable, vomitous mass!"
"Get used to disappointment."
"I always think that everything will work out in the end, if it’s meant to be."
"Are you a rotten miracle man?"
Honor and Legacy Quotes
"There’s not a lot of money in revenge."
"Inigo Montoya: Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
"Westley: This is true love. Think this happens every day?"
"Fezzik: You never said anything about killing anyone."
"There is a shortage of perfect breasts in this world. It would be a pity to damage yours."
"No more rhymes now, I mean it."
"Anybody want a peanut?"
"I’m not really left-handed."
"The wine is poisoned."
"Inigo Montoya: You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?"
"Inconceivable!"
"Get used to disappointment."
Memorable Quotes
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
"As you wish."
"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something."
"Inconceivable!"
"Get used to disappointment."
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
"Westley: This is true love. Think this happens every day?"
"Fezzik: Anybody want a peanut?"
"Miracle Max: Have fun storming the castle!"
"Inigo Montoya: There is not a lot of money in revenge."
"Rodents of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist."
"The wine is poisoned."
Final words
The "Princess Bride" is more than a classic film; it's a cultural phenomenon that has left an indelible mark on generations. Its mix of thrilling adventure, rich romance, and snappy humor transcends time and appeals to audiences of all ages. The engaging characters and quotable dialogue bring the fantastical narrative to life, ensuring its place in cinematic history. These quotes serve as a connection to the moments of bravery, wit, and undying love that the movie beautifully portrays each time viewers return to it. Whether you're quoting them at weddings, sharing a laugh with friends, or drawing inspiration in quiet moments, the essence of "The Princess Bride" lives on. It reminds us of the beauty of adventure and the power of enduring love. As we bid farewell to this tale for now, may we remember these quotes and the joyful impact they continue to evoke.
