I grew up watching movies on my family's VHS player, movies like Flubber, Mrs. Doubtfire, Patch Adams, Jumanji, and Aladdin.
When I was older I watched Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society (one of my favorites).
But what do all these films have in common?
Robin Williams.
Whether it was tears rolling down my cheek from the heartfelt scenes he would premiere in or laughing so hard my abs hurt, Robin Williams always made an impression on me.
What I love most about the majority of his movies is that he always throws in a memorable quote that leaves you thinking.
Enjoy this condensed list of some of my all time favorite Robin William quotes. I hope they will reverberate in your mind and enlighten your soul like they have done so for me.
1. "I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel all alone".
While this quote is rather dreary, it rings true in so many ways. We as humans have the ability to choose who we want and don't want in our lives. Choose wisely. Someone may temporarily fill a void in your life, or make you feel comforted for the time being, but you can do better than that. Choose people that aren't as fleeting as time itself. Choose people who make you feel alive, not alone.
2. "You will have bad times, but they will always wake you up to the things you weren't paying attention to".
I've experienced the truth in this countless times. Just when you think you have your life figured out, something comes along and seems to mess it all up. But it's in those times when you realize there truly is a lesson that can be learned in any trial we go through. We simply have to be willing to recognize it.
3. "You are only given a little spark of madness. You musn't lose it".
Have the courage to go after what you want. Whatever that may be. Chase after it wholeheartedly until its yours. Keep alive the things that make you feel alive. Whether that's a passion, a dream, or a person. Put your time and energy into it and what you receive back will be nothing short of remarkable!
4. "Real loss is only possible when you love something more than yourself".
This one doesn't need an explanation, the quote says it all!
5. "Make your life spectacular".
You have control over your actions, and ultimately how you will live your life. You can settle for mediocre, or strive for greatness. In order to be truly content in life I believe we need to live a life that we are proud of. And in doing so we will truly live a spectacularly beautiful life.
