From journeys of self-reflection in the wilderness to trying to break a seemly unbreakable Nazi code, this past awards season was filled with Oscar movies that were not only cinematic masterpieces, but had many quotable moments of inspiration. One of the things that all these films have in common is that they each have highly-relatable characters in familiar situations. Although we may not be individuals that were present in the time period of Selma, we do know what its like to fight for what you believe in. Even if we did not go on a solo journey after experiencing a death in the family, we have certainly experienced the crushing feeling of loss. Although we may not live in the same time or place as the characters in these movies, we can learn a great deal from them.
These inspirational quotes from Oscar movies can give you a boost in your daily life and propel you forward in tough times. Read on to gain your own inspiration from these award-winning films.
1. Whatever obstacles are present in your life, there is always the possibility to overcome them and excel
“There should be no boundaries to human endeavor. We are all different. However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. While there’s life, there is hope.”-The Theory of Everything
2. We must always fight for our loved ones and the things that we believe in
“Our lives are not fully lived if we’re not willing to die for those we love, for what we believe.”-Selma
3. Those who rise to greatness are often those who people never imagined would be in such a position
“Sometimes it’s the very people who no one imagines anything of who do the things no one can imagine.” -The Imitation Game
4. Sometimes you just have to let go of fear and trust that your life is playing out as it should be
“I know only that I didn’t need to reach with my bare hands anymore. That seeing the fish beneath the surface was enough. That it was everything. My life -like all lives- mysterious, irrevocable and sacred, so very close, so very present, so very belonging to me. How wild it was, to let it be.” -Wild
5. Despite any adversity you are facing in life, it’s important to stay in the moment and be grateful for what you do have
“So, ‘live in the moment’ I tell myself. It’s really all I can do, live in the moment. And not beat myself up too much… and not beat myself up too much for mastering the art of losing.” -Still Alice
6. It is always important to continuously stand-up for what you believe in and make your voice heard despite hardship
“We negotiate, we demonstrate, we resist.” -Selma
7. It is important to surround yourself with people who truly care about you
[W]e’ll have each other’s company. We’ll have each other’s minds. Because I care for you. And you care for me. And we understand one another more than anyone else ever has.” -The Imitation Game
8. It’s important to believe that life is going to work out the way it should
“You know how everyone’s always saying seize the moment? I don’t know, I’m kind of thinking it’s the other way around, you know, like the moment seizes us.”-Boyhood
9. Everyone needs to have people who cheer them on and tell them that they are worth it
“You’re here for a reason. You believe that, right?”-Whiplash
10. Sometimes you get to play the role of a superhero unexpectedly
” We didn’t set out to be superheroes. But sometimes life doesn’t go the way you planned. The good thing is, my brother wanted to help a lot of people and that’s what we’re gonna do.”-Big Hero 6
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