50 mythical phrases that have gone down in history

Throughout our lives we have heard countless phrases that have remained in our memory because they are part of a real memory and transcendent or because they have been issued in a historical moment, by an iconic character or even heard in a movie or read in a book that They have marked.

In this article you will find some of the mythical phrases that have been important to many and they have gone down in history.

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A selection of mythical phrases

Here we present you a collection of mythical phrases issued at great moments in history, by great personalities or that have emerged from highly recognized movies or books.

1. I only know that I know nothing (Socrates)

This phrase is attributed to Socrates, who believed that the wise man is not the one who thinks he knows a lot but the one who recognizes the limits of his knowledge.

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2. A small step for man, a great leap for humanity (Neil Armstrong)

This phrase was pronounced by Neil Armstrong in a historical moment that will remain in the memory of those who lived it: the arrival of man on the Moon on July 21, 1969.

3. I have a dream (Martin Luther King)

One of the most mythical and representative phrases of Martin Luther King are these three words with which I would start one of the most emotional speeches and important that would end up ending racial segregation in the United States.

4. If you are looking for different results, do not always do the same (Albert Einstein)

This phrase by Albert Einstein reflects the need to take risks and vary strategies if we want to achieve different results.

5. I think, therefore I exist (René Descartes)

This phrase of Descartes reflects that we must exist since we are capable of thinking, doubting and elaborating ideas despite the fact that our perceptions and judgments and those imposed by society may be wrong.

6. Those who do not know history are condemned to repeat it (Edmund Burke)

This phrase reflects the need to take into account the past in order to overcome and not fall into the same situations.

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7. We are all geniuses. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb trees, it will live all its life thinking that it is useless (Albert Einstein)

Another phrase from Einstein, which teaches us that we all have our strengths and weaknesses and that we should not judge others only by seconds.

8. Give a man fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him to fish and he will eat for a lifetime (Lao Tse)

A variation of a phrase originating from Lao Tzu, shows the importance of teaching others to subsist over simply giving them charity.

9. Live as if you will die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever (Mahatma Gandhi)

This phrase from Gandhi encourages us to live our life to the fullest, at the same time that it encourages us to learn and grow continuously.

10. Never argue with a stupid, he will make you descend to his level there he will defeat you by experience (Mark Twain)

This phrase refers to not falling into provocations or meaningless discussions.

11. Fall down seven times, get up eight (Japanese proverb)

This mythical phrase comes from a Japanese proverb, which urges us to never give up.

11. It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees (Unknown author, possibly Emiliano Zapata)

Although the origin of this phrase is not totally clear and h **** has been pronounced by different historical personalities, refers to the need to fight for what is believed to be fair and not submit.

12. He is not brave who is not afraid, but he who knows how to conquer it (Nelson Mandela)

Courage does not imply not being afraid, but being able to act despite it.

13. Despite everything, I still think that people are good (Anne Frank)

Anne Frank was a Jewish girl who died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, during the Holocaust. His diary, which he wrote before her and her family were arrested, would be recovered and published. This is one of his phrases, which invites us to think of goodness and hope even in times of death and destruction.

14. The history of the great events of the world is hardly more than the history of their crimes (Voltaire)

This phrase reflects, on the contrary, that the history of humanity is full of works of barbarism.

15. Be the change you want to be in the world (Mahatma Gandhi)

This phrase pushes us to act in a manner consistent with what we believe and want.

16. Make love and not war (Gershon Legman)

This phrase, slogan of pacifism and opposition to violence and linked to the hippie movement, we encourages the pursuit of peaceful and affection-based acting rather than resolving conflicts through violence.

17. The best way to avoid temptation is to fall into it (Oscar Wilde)

This mythical phrase pushes us to experiment and not fear what we desire or tempt us.

18. I have never met someone so ignorant from whom I could not learn something (Galileo Galilei)

This phrase reflects that we all have something to contribute and that from all over the world we can learn something.

19. There are only two infinite things: the Universe and human stupidity, although I am not sure of the first (Albert Einstein)

This phrase reflects that there will always be those who act irresponsibly or against common sense.

20. I saw the angel in the marble and carved it until I released it (Miguel Angel)

This phrase teaches us to build our lives as we believe we should and encourages us to exploit our talents until we can express them freely.

21. Never forget to smile, because the day you don't smile will be a wasted day (Charlie Chaplin)

It is important to try to take life with joy and humor.

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22. The measure of love is to love without measure (Saint Augustine)

This phrase reflects that we should not try to measure love or else we will not be really loving.

23. There is no way to peace, peace is the way (Mahatma Gandhi)

We often focus on seeking peace as our goal, instead of thinking that it is the path we must take to live and be happy.

24. Sometimes we feel that what we do is just a drop in the sea, but the sea would be less if it lacked a drop (Mother Teresa of Calcutta)

We must never undermine what we contribute, even if we think it is little or that we are not going to make a difference.

25. In life there are no things to fear, there are only things to understand (Marie Curie)

This phrase reflects that we should not be afraid of the unknown, but try to understand it. Once this is done, it will no longer be fearsome.

26. Do not do to others what you would not like them to do to you (Confucius)

This Confucius phrase indicates the need to behave towards others as we would like them to behave towards us.

27. Love has no cure, but it is the only medicine for all ills (Leonard Cohen)

This phrase reflects the importance we give to love, as one of the most positive forces.

28. A faithful friend is a soul in two bodies (Aristotle)

One of the greatest ties and that generates a greater sense of unity and belonging is friendship.

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29. It is better to act exposing yourself to regret it, than to regret not having done anything (Giovanni Boccaccio)

Often what we regret the most is what we don't do, so it is better to risk remaining in doubt as to what we would have achieved.

30. What does not kill you makes you stronger (Friedrich Nietzsche)

This phrase reflects that although it hurts us, everything we live and what we survive allows us to learn from experience and strengthen ourselves.

31. A people that ignores its history, a people that is condemned to repeat it (Abraham Lincoln)

This phrase prompts us to take into account our past to avoid making the same mistakes.

32. Certainly no progress (Charles Darwin)

This simple phrase expresses that there would be no possibility of progress if we had no doubts regarding the established one.

33. Give me a lever and a fulcrum and I will move the world (Archimedes)

This mythical phrase from ancient times expresses a fundamental law of mechanics that would allow lifting large weights in a simple way thanks to devices such as pulley systems.

34. History is written by the victors (George Orwell)

This phrase is highly known and has been used and modified by different historical personalities, such as Churchill. It expresses that in history we only have the point of view of those who won the conflicts, disappearing the version of those who lost.

35. Man is the owner of his silences and a slave to his words (Aristotle)

This phrase prompts us to reflect on what we say and the effects it may have.

36. You are what you do, not what you say you will do (Carl Gustav Jung)

This phrase expresses that what we say we are going to do does not identify us, while what we do is.

37. Be water my friend (Bruce Lee)

This mythical phrase belongs to Bruce Lee, and drives us to behave like water: fluid, without a fixed and immovable form, adaptable to circumstances and situations.

38. Who never loved, has never lived (John Gay)

This phrase expresses the importance of love and bonding with others as something fundamental in our life.

39. When the wise man points to the moon, the fool looks at the finger (Confucius)

This phrase expresses the need to see beyond and not stay in the obvious and superficial of things.

40. They will be able to cut the flowers, but they will not be able to stop spring (Pablo Neruda)

This phrase reflects that even though there are people determined not to accept the changes, they will continue to occur. Likewise, however much there is censorship, public opinion ends up resurfacing.

Mythical cinema phrases

Below are also some phrases that, although they have not been pronounced by real characters, are mythical phrases from the world of cinema.

41. I put God as a witness that I will never go hungry again (Gone with the wind)

Belonging to the movie "Gone with the wind", this phrase spoken by the character Scarlet O'hara symbolizes struggle and will.

42. My house... Phone... (E.T.)

This iconic phrase from the cinema brings to mind the endearing alien who befriended Eliot and wished to return to his home. Interestingly, this mythical phrase from the movie E.T. It is the result of a translation error from English. In the original version E.T. it says "Phone home", which actually corresponds to a "Call home."

43. May the Force be with you (Star Wars)

This phrase from Star Wars is used during the saga as a blessing.

44. We will always have Paris (Casablanca)

This mythical phrase from the movie Casablanca occurs at the moment of the final farewell, referring to the memory of the passionate relationship between the protagonists in that city. It proposes to remember the good times that they have lived together.

45. My mother says that life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what is going to touch you (Forrest Gump)

In this sentence it is expressed that in life we ​​can find innumerable surprises that we cannot control.

46. They can take our lives, but they will never take away... Freedom! (Braveheart)

This iconic phrase spoken by William Wallace (Mel Gibson in the movie) expresses the need to fight for what is right and for being free even if it means losing your life.

47. Are you talking with me? You tell me? Tell me, is it me? (Taxi Driver)

Another mythical phrase from the cinema, in which the character played by Robert de Niro performs a monologue in front of the mirror. The monologue in question, moreover, was totally improvised by the actor.

48. The first rule of the Fight Club is: Don't talk about the Fight Club (The Fight Club)

One of the best known phrases in this movie.

49. No, I am your father (Star Wars)

Although the phrase we all remember is "Luke, I am your father", in reality the actual phrase does not include the "Luke"; this is a small mistake made by the majority of the population and a sample of the Mandela effect.

50. Sayonara, baby (Terminator 2)

A mythical phrase from the Terminator movie, with which we dismiss this list.