With the live-action version of "Beauty and the Beast" coming out this Friday, it seemed like the perfect time to remember some classic quotes from the original movie. From sexist comments to unforgettable one-liners, here are 10 "Beauty and the Beast" quotes all females can relate to.
1. "It's not right for a woman to read. Soon she starts getting ideas... thinking..." — Gaston
Gaston, you are positively primeval and represent the sexist ideas that led to the rise of feminism. While some men still think this way about women, I am proud to say that the large majority of men that I have met support women getting an education.
2. "Did you honestly think she'd want someone like you when she had someone like me?" — Gaston
Another sexist comment from the one-and-only Gaston. Every girl has met a guy who thinks his own reflection is the most beautiful thing in the world, but having so much pride just makes you extremely unattractive. Remember guys: humility is beauty.
3. "Well there's the usual things: flowers... chocolates... promises you don't intend to keep." — Cogsworth
How many times has a guy made a promise to you without any intentions of keeping it just because it was what you wanted to hear? I rest my case. Not to mention the stereotype of flowers and chocolate as a gift for women. How about a Sephora gift card? I'm just saying...
4. "What's wrong with her? She's crazy. He's gorgeous." — Bimbettes
When every girl in the class thinks that one guy is so hot and you're like, "He's okay."
5. "Well you should learn to control your temper." — Belle
Besides the back and forth banter from this scene that any girl will admit she has been involved in, every girl has at least one guy in her life who has a slight temper. Sometimes, that slight temper shows just how passionate you are about a topic. It can be endearing and terrifying at the same time.
6. "We'll have 6 or 7." "Dogs?" "No, Belle. Strapping boys like me." — Gaston and Belle
When everyone around you, including your significant other, wants you to have kids but you'd rather just have dogs.
7. "Please attempt to be a gentleman." "But she's being so difficult!" — Cogsworth and Beast
I'm going to be honest here. I know I can be difficult at times. All females can be difficult. In reality, all people can be difficult, but we really do appreciate it when we're being difficult and you still act like gentlemen.
8. "I've been burned by you before." — Feather Duster
It's almost impossible to find a girl who hasn't gotten her heartbroken at least once before. It can be a significant other, a crush or even a best friend. Everyone knows what it's like to get burned, and it's not fun.
9. "Le Fou, I'm afraid I've been thinking." "A dangerous pastime..." "I know." — Gaston and Le Fou
Thinking really can be dangerous. You start to overthink and overanalyze. "What if he doesn't like me?" "What if he was lying to me?" "What if she doesn't want to invite me?" Sometimes, your worst enemy is your own subconscious.
10. "Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme. Beauty and the beast." — Mrs. Potts
The most memorable quote from "Beauty and the Beast" reminds us that looks are not everything. Stop focusing on every imperfection you see in the mirror. Remind yourself how beautiful you are. What's on the inside and what you have to offer to society is what's really important.
