“Rule #1: Never change the deal.”

From: The Transporter (2002)

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Frank Martin

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2002 action movie, The Transporter. The movie features Jason Statham as Frank Martin. Frank is a highly skilled driver who uses his talents as a “transporter” for the underworld. Despite this, Frank follows a code of ethics and a set of rules. However, when he is double-crossed by one of his clients, he decides to take matters into his own hands.

The quote comes at the very start of the movie. Frank has been hired as the getaway driver for a gang of bank robbers. When he notices that there are four people instead of the agreed upon three, Frank delivers the quote, the first rule of his code, and explains why he would be unable to make the getaway because of the extra weight.

Geek wisdom: When you make a promise, always keep it. Don’t try to weasel your way out of it or make changes without the other party agreeing to these changes to them. Your word is your bond.

“Careful now. That which lies ahead… does not yet exist.”

From: Final Fantasy VII Remake

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Aerith Gainsborough

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes the Square Enix game, Final Fantasy VII Remake. As the name suggests, the game is an enhanced version of the original 1997 game that was released on the PlayStation. However, this isn’t an exact copy of the original as it eventually diverges from the plot. The game still follows Cloud Strife, a mercenary who gets wrapped up in a plot that will destroy the planet. In the end, however, the timeline is ripped apart, thanks to the machinations of Sephiroth, the main villain of Final Fantasy VII, both the original and the Remake.

The quote comes near the end of the game. Cloud encounters Sephiroth at “the edge of creation.” Cloud is still discombobulated as the timeline change is also affecting him. Sephiroth helps Cloud up, delivers the quote and asks him to join him.

Geek wisdom: The future is never written in stone. While there are things that may affect its outcome, everyone has the power to make little changes to it.

“A bit of advice: try using knives next time. Works better for close encounters.”

From: Resident Evil 4

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Leon S. Kennedy

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from Capcom‘s Resident Evil 4, both the original and the Remake (sort of). The original version of Resident Evil 4 was a major landmark in video games as series creator Shinji Mikami decided to reinvent the series, focusing more on action elements while still keeping a lot of the horror which made the franchise popular. In the game, you control Leon S. Kennedy, a special agent of the United States tasked to rescue the President’s daughter, Ashley Graham, who had been kidnapped. However, what is supposed to be a rescue mission leads to a mission that might save the world.

The quote comes from the middle of the original game. As Leon searches for Ashley, she runs across Ada Wong, a mercenary he has had a previous encounter with before. The two fight but Leon gets the upper hand as he uses a close quarters weapon rather than Ada’s gun. As he holds the weapon close to Ada’s throat, Leon delivers the quote.

The quote also appears in Resident Evil 4 Remake. While it does happen pretty much in the same way, the quote has been altered a little bit.

Geek wisdom: Always try to use the right tool for the right situation. If you need to strike a nail, your best bet is to use a hammer. While another implement might work and you can try to improvise, always go for the proper tool whenever you can.

“Don’t worry… this doesn’t affect combat… Just every other aspect of your whole life.”

From: South Park: The Fractured But Whole

Genre: Cartoons, Television, Video Games

Who said it?: Eric Cartman

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2017 strategy-RPG game, South Park: The Fractured But Whole. Based on the animated series on Comedy Central and a sequel to The Stick of Truth, South Park: The Fractured But Whole puts you in control of The New Kid. This time around, the kids are playing superhero. The kids start fighting on whoever should get a multimedia franchise akin to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This leads to them splintering into two rival groups. While this is happening, a new notorious criminal element is pulling the strings in the town, causing various crimes to happen in the hopes of kicking out South Park’s mayor.

The quote comes near the very start of the game during the Create A Character process. Although there are a lot of ways to customize your character, there is no way to select your character’s skin color. That is, until you get to pick the difficulty setting, wherein the darker skin tones supposedly makes the game more difficult. However, Eric Cartman delivers the quote, saying combat won’t be more difficult but other aspects, such as the amount of money enemies drop, will.

Geek wisdom: People will treat each other differently. However, sometimes that treatment can be unfair because of things like race, skin color, culture and whatnot. Although it is there, being able to identify and admit it is the first step in trying to make the world more fair and treat people equally.

“And when everyone’s super… no one will be.”

From: The Incredibles

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Syndrome

The story behind the quote: The quote comes from the Disney and Pixar CG animated superhero movie from 2004, The Incredibles. The film is about a family of superheroes forced to conceal their abilities as superheroes have been outlawed. However, someone manages to track down Mr. Incredible (voiced by Craig T. Nelson) and hires him to take out a rogue robot. Once he does, he starts to use his powers more openly, not knowing the company he’s working for someone who has nefarious motives.

The quote comes near the end of the film. The villain of the film, Syndrome (voiced by Jason Lee) has unleashed the now battle tested robot into the city. He then plans to “save” the people from it himself, making the general population think he’s a new superhero. Mr. Incredible angrily mentions that his creation was built on the deaths of real heroes. Syndrome then reminds him that he was able to beat him despite not having powers of his own. He then reveals his plan to become the city’s protector and then, when he retires, he will sell his tech so that everyone can powers. This is when he delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: We are all different and we are all good in different things. We have to embrace what makes us strong and what makes us weak because it’s this combination that makes us who we are. It’s this combination that makes us unique.

“She rescues him right back.”

From: Pretty Woman

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Vivian

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 1990 romantic comedy, Pretty Woman. The film stars Julia Roberts as Vivian Ward, an “escort” with a heart of gold, and Richard Gere as Edward Lewis, a rather calculating and cold-hearted businessman. Produced by Disney‘s Touchstone Pictures, Pretty Woman sees Edward Lewis hiring Vivian Ward and her services for the entire week to keep up appearances in social events. However, things turn out more than they both bargain for as their relationship turns from a mere business transaction when the both of them start getting feelings for each other.

The quote comes at the very end of the film. Edward, realizing he can’t live without Vivian, goes to her apartment and climbs a fire escape to be with her. Once he and she meet on the fire escape, Edward asks Vivian about her childhood fantasy she mentioned near the start of the film regarding how a prince would rescue the damsel in distress and asks how the story ends. This is when Vivian delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: When two people love each other, each of them are willing to make the necessary sacrifices to make each other the best kind of person they can be.

“You’re not perfect, sport. And let me save you the suspense. This girl you met, she isn’t either. But the question is whether or not you’re perfect for each other.”

From: Good Will Hunting

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Dr. Sean Maguire

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes the 1997 drama Good Will Hunting. The film was written by both Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, with the former starring as the lead character, Will Hunting. After Will (played by Matt Damon), a trouble mathematical genius, is arrested, he strikes a deal with the court to attend psychiatric counselling sessions under Dr. Sean Maguire (played by Robin Williams) to help him get on the straight and narrow.

The quote comes in the middle of the film. Will Hunting talks about a recent date he just went on but he’s unsure if he’ll see her again. Dr. Sean Maguire asks him why not and Will replies it’s because, if he does, he will essentially find something wrong with her. Dr Maguire then tells a story about how his late wife used to pass gas very loudly while she was asleep. Now that she’s gone, it’s these kind of idiosyncrasies he remembers the most about her and he looks back at those moments fondly. This is when Dr. Sean Maguire delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: You don’t have to be perfect to fall in love with someone else. When you truly love someone, you love them for everything they are. Even their flaws and imperfections become the very thing that makes them endearing. The great thing about this is, when someone loves you, the same thing applies.

“I was never looking at the man, Maggie. I was looking at your eyes.”

From: Modern Love

Genre: Television

Who said it?: Gusmin

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the Amazon Prime Video drama television series, Modern Love. Based on the New York Times column, each episode of this anthology series features a totally new romance tale delving into different love stories.

The quote comes from the first episode from the first season, When The Doorman Is Your Main Man. The episode tells the story of Maggie (played by Cristin Milioti), a woman who is looking for love in the city but her building’s doorman, Guzmin (played by Laurentiu Possa) always looks down on her dates with disapproval as he doesn’t think these men is right for Maggie just by looking at them. After several years and after leaving the city, Maggie has a daughter and has seemingly found her perfect man. She takes him to see Guzmin to see if he finally approves. Guzmin immediately says he’s the one. Maggie doesn’t understand how he can make such snap but accurate judgements. This is when Guzmin explains how he knows by delivering the quote.

Geek wisdom: Out hearts and inner feeling do tend to betray us. Even when we try to hide them, they always have a way of bubbling up to the surface. Sometimes, it is best to allow to think with your heart and not with your mind.

“Let go of whatever was, and walk into what is.”

From: Creed III

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Tony “Little Duke” Evers

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from 2023 boxing drama, Creed III. The third entry in Rocky spinoff series, the film follows Adonis Creed, the illegitimate son of Apollo Creed, who must now face up against “Diamond Dame” Anderson, Adonis’ childhood friend who went to prison in order to protect him.

The quote comes near the end of the film with Adonis Creed, played by Michael B. Jordan, comes out of retirement to face off against Diamond Dame (played by Jonathan Majors). The fight is grueling and brutal, reaching the 12th and final round. Before they enter the 12th round, Creed’s coach and trainer, Tony “Little Duke” Evers, Jr. (played by Wood Harris) delivers the quote in order for him to concentrate on the fight.

Geek wisdom: The past is in the past. While we should learn from our mistakes, we should also focus on the now. Learn from the past but concentrate on the present.

“Malibu… Barbie.”

From: Addams Family Values (1993)

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Debbie Addams (nee. Jellinsky)

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 1993 black comedy Addams Family Values. The Addams Family originated as a single panel comic strip created by Charles Addams and spawned a 1964 live-action television series as well as an animated cartoon in 1973. Addams Family Values is a sequel to The Addams Family. After Morticia Addams gives birth, she and her husband, Gomez Addams, hire a nanny to take care of the baby. Little do they know that the nanny they hired, Debbie Jellinsky (played by Joan Cusack) is actually a “black widow” serial killer who intends to marry Fester Addams and “inherit” the family fortune once she gets Fester out of the way.

The quote comes near the end of the film. Debbie intends to kill off the entire Addams Family via electric chairs. However, before she does, Debbie explains, with slideshows, her “origin” story. One of this deals with the “childhood trauma” involving wanting a Ballerina Barbie for her birthday. However, her parents got Malibu Barbie instead and Debbie was certainly not going to let that mistake slide.

Geek wisdom: Sometimes, parents, and people in general, do not understand the little nitty-gritty and differences of things. While these may seem trivial to them, they do matter to some people.