“I didn’t know it but I was destined to be your mama.”

From: Forrest Gump

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Mrs. Gump

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the very quotable film from 1994 film, Forrest Gump. Based on the book of the same name, Forrest Gump is a person of low IQ but, despite his apparent handicap, he proceeds to go on different new adventures and meet people who would go on to make history, making his life one of the most fulfilling ones ever.

The quote comes in the middle portion of the film. Forrest Gump (played by Tom Hanks) rushes home when he learns that his mother, Mrs. Gump (played by Sally Field) is slowly dying. Forrest asks why she’s dying and she replies that it’s just something all people eventually will have to do. It’s at this time when Mrs. Gump delivers the quote to Forrest as she looks back at how things happen for a reason.

Geek wisdom: You cannot choose your mother as you are born from her. The same thing can be same for your mother as they didn’t choose you. If your mother raised and treated you right, it’s only fair you reciprocate the same to them, especially on Mother’s Day.

“In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength.”

From: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Genre: Television and Cartoons

Who said it?: General Iroh

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from Avatar: The Last Airbender, a cartoon series that aired on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. The story follows the adventures of Aang, the titular “last airbender,” to learn how to control, or “bend,” the four primal elements of air, water, earth and fire in order to become the Avatar, the guardian of the world.

The quote comes from the second season episode entitled “Avatar Day.” In the episode, Zuko (voiced by Dante Basco) had started stealing food after he and his uncle, Iroh (voiced by the lake Mak0), have gone into hiding in the wilderness. Zuko claims the situation they’re in will get better if the manage to capture the Avatar. However, Iroh doesn’t believe this to be the case. Zuko starts to feel depressed because, if this is the case, then their situation is hopeless. This is when Iroh tells him to never give in to despair and delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Hope is something that isn’t given by others to you. Hope is something you have to give yourself. It’s up to you to believe in yourself and to believe you can do better. While some may try to uplift you, the decision to make a better life for yourself is always going to be up to you.

“I don’t want any more regrets! Whatever it is, count me in.”

From: Resident Evil Requiem

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Grace Ashcroft

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from Capcom‘s latest entry in their long running survival horror series, Resident Evil Requiem. Taking place nearly three decades after the events of Resident Evil 2, the game has you controlling two characters. In some segments, you control Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst who is kidnapped as the villains of the story believe she holds the key to something they need. In other more action-centric segments, you control fan favorite Leon S. Kennedy, who gets involved in the kidnapping while investigating a string of mysterious deaths where all the people connected to it have one common element: they are all survivors of Raccoon City before it was destroyed.

The quote comes near the end of the game. Grace and Leon reunite in the ruins of Raccoon City. Leon, who had to traverse the city, recalls all of the horrors he encountered back then and how he couldn’t really save anyone. Leon then mentions he intends to go and face off against the villains, despite his deteriorating health. Grace volunteers to help Leon but he rebuffs her. Grace then delivers the quote, insisting as she needs to see this through.

Geek wisdom: When you are given the opportunity to do something, you must be willing to take the risk. You never know if it might be the best choice to just go for it. Additionally, if you don’t, you just might wonder for the rest of your life if you should have done it. Taking the plunge might be scary but it just might be the best choice you ever made.

“I too am ‘Whooo.’ But I’m also ‘Wheee.’ So the ‘Wheee’ balances the ‘Whooo.’ “

From: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Esquie

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2025 RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, the game follows a party to the Monolith, a mysterious island wherein they must find a way to break a curse that leads to people of a certain age to mysteriously vanish. Despite this being Sandfall Interactive’s freshman outing, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been heralded as one of the best games of 2025, including the Game of the Year Award from The Game Awards.

The quote occurs when Verso, one of the main characters, converses with Esquie, one of the beings that live in the Monolith and accompanies the party from Expedition 33, as they look at the stars. Esquie comments that one of the star constellations looks like Francois, a rather grumpy neighbor of Esquie. Esquie comments that the constellation looks like Francois as he’s “soft and fluffy on the inside.” Verso disagrees because of Francois’ seemingly prickly nature. Esquie then comments that Francois used to be happy but now he’s constantly sad because he’s lost so many friends. Verso then asks why Esquie isn’t angry like Francois. Esquie replies that he is also angry. Verso comments that he doesn’t believe that. This is when Esquie delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Life will have its ups and downs. There are going to be bad times and there are going to be good times. That’s just how life is. The trick is to not let the bad times get you down too much and try as much as possible to remember the good times when the bad times do happen.

“In an insane world, it is the sane who is called crazy.”

From: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Lumalee

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2023 computer animated movie, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Based on Nintendo‘s hit gaming franchise, the movie has the titular brother, Mario and Luigi, transported/warped to the Mushroom Kingdom. Luigi is then captured by Bowser and Mario joins forces with Princess Peach to try to save his brother as well as save the Mushroom Kingdom from Bowser’s invading forces.

The quote comes from the middle of the film. Luigi is sent to Bowser’s dungeon where he comes across the other prisoners, one of which is Lumalee, a rather chipper but nihilistic Luma. The other captives warn Luigi that Luma isn’t exactly all there. This is when Lumalee delivers the quote in rebuttal.

Geek wisdom: Although Lumalee does come off as a little loopy, he does have a point in a way. Just because you are different or you like to do your own thing or you think differently, people will think that you’re strange. But being different doesn’t mean you’re crazy. It just means you have a different way of seeing the world. At times, it’s these very “crazy” people who become the greatest innovators as they will push the boundaries of what is “normal” and “possible.”

“Every time someone tries to win a war before it starts, innocent people die. Every time.”

From: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Tony Stark

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the 2015 superhero film from Marvel, Avengers: Age of Ultron. In the film, Tony Stark/Iron Man creates a machine that is supposed to help defend to world from imminent threats. However, the machine, now named Ultron, decides that humans are too destructive and deduces that the best way to ensure the planet is safe is to eradicate the human race. This leads the Avengers to try to stop him before he accomplishes his goal.

The quote comes in the middle of the film when the Avengers seek refuge in Hawkeye/Clint Barton‘s secluded home. Iron Man/Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr) and Captain America/Steve Rogers (played by Chris Evans) are reflecting on how handily Ultron defeated them. The two start fighting regarding why Tony Stark would even create something like Ultron. Tony Stark defends himself by saying he did it so none of the Avengers would have to fight as Ultron would stop all fighting before it even starts. This is when Captain America replies by delivering the quote.

Geek wisdom: While there is some wisdom to try to stop a fight or a war before it even starts, doing so through violent means or trying to do so without thinking of possible negative outcomes, isn’t. Preemptively doing so just might cause more problems.

“Did you put a fucking mod in this?”

From: Resident Evil 5

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Luke from The Pitt Crew

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from Capcom‘s Resident Evil 5. Or more accurately, the playthrough from The Pitt Crew. The game follows series regular Chris Redfield and a new character, Sheva Alomar, as they investigate a possible bioweapon sale in West Africa. However, things quickly escalate when two people from Chris’ past also enter the picture.

The quote comes very early in the Pitt Crew’s playthrough of the game. During the first few moments, they reach a cutscene where both Chris and Sheva are being briefed for their mission. Brendon and Chad from the Pitt Crew comment how Sheva doesn’t look like the character. Instead, she looks more like Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider games. They quickly question Luke regarding this and, while delivering the quote, ask him if the made changes to the game’s code. While Luke denies it, his lie is immediately exposed as Chris Redfield’s game model is replaced by Master Chief from the Halo games.

The clip of this became a meme for Resident Evil fans because of the exquisite timing when Luke denies the allegations but is promptly caught.

Geek wisdom: It’s usually a good idea to tell the truth as early as possible rather than wait for your lies to catch up to you. It actually gets worse if you keep the lie alive for a long period of time as, once you are caught, it just shows you cannot be trusted.

“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.