This quote is spoken by Catherine Earnshaw to Nelly in "Wuthering Heights." Anyone who's ever read the classic 1847 Emily Bronte novel knows that Catherine and Heathcliff are two parts of the same soul, destined to never be together.
Lizzy is thrilled when she gets engaged to Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." As you may guess from this quote, however, her father Mr. Bennet is less than thrilled by her choice of a husband.
Nately may be a relatively minor character in "Catch-22," but he did give us this unforgettable quote. Sadly, the young Nately goes on to die a pointless death, perfectly illustrating the author Joseph Heller's sentiments about war.
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This quote from Lynn Bracken as she speaks to Detective Exley in "L.A. Confidential." The 1990 James Ellroy novel -- third in his L.A. Quartet series -- was later made into a beloved 1997 film.
This quote comes from Sal Paradise in chapter one of "On the Road." Jack Kerouac's 1957 novel is known for its portrayal of the beat generation through the travels of Sal and his friend Dean.
In "Dorian Gray," the title character sells his soul so that a painting of him will age, while he retains his youth. This quote comes from Lord Henry during a discussion with Dorian in the classic 1890 Oscar Wilde novel.
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In Roald Dahl's "The Witches," a boy goes to live with his grandmother after his parents are killed. This quote comes from the young boy as he speaks to his witch-fearing grandmother in the beloved 1983 children's novel.
Paul D. utters this quote to Sethe in Toni Morrison's "Beloved/" The fate of the former slaves of Sweet Home plantation is left up to readers' imaginations in the book.
As Ahab slowly unravels in "Moby Dick," second mate Stubb delivers this quote -- letting readers know that at least he sees the direction that things aboard the Pequod might be heading.
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This quote is often attributed to Alice, but it actually comes from the Red Queen in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The Queen is teaching Alice that she needs to strengthen her belief is she is to defeat the Jabberwocky.
This quote comes from Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby." After reuniting with long-lost love Daisy on a visit to Nick's house, he mentions how he stares across the bay at the green light at the end of hr dock.
Even children's books can offer unforgettable quotes. This one comes from the Once-ler -- a former industrialist who warns readers not to destroy the environment in the Dr. Seuss classic "The Lorax."
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Everyone remembers Rhett's proclamation that he doesn't give a damn, but Scarlett actually gets the last word in Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind." This quote from Scarlett is the final line in the book, and illustrates her unending optimism that she can still come out on top.
J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" has been a beloved novel since its 1951 release. This line from Holden Caulfield is the very last line in the book.
Before it was a popular movie, "The Princess Bride" was a best-selling novel by William Goldman. In the book, Inigo Montoya finally tracks down his father's killer Count Rugen, and delivers this line as he comes face-to-face with his foe.
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Readers learn a lot about Daisy at the beginning of "The Great Gatsby" when she delivers this line to Nick and Jordan. It's just one of many memorable quotes in one of the most cherished American novels ever written.
Atticus Finch utters this line to Jem in "To Kill a Mockingbird" in Harper Lee's iconic 1960 novel.
"Jane Eyre" is the best-known novel by British novelist Charlotte Bronte. The title character in her 1847 book "Jane Eyre" proves she is different from the average woman of the time with this quote about St. John.
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Mr. Micawber offers this advice to young David in the 1849 Dickens classic "David Copperfield." The quote actually comes from a poet named Edward Young, who came up with it about a century earlier than Dickens.
Sam delivers this quote to Frodo in "The Two Towers." The line comes after the pair are trapped by Faramir in the 1954 Tolkien classic.
This quote comes from "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," the second book in the Potter series. The words come from Dumbledore to Harry, who is worried about why the sorting hat considered putting him in Slytherin.
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Before it was an award-winning movie, "The Shawshank Redemption" was a Stephen King novella. This quote comes from Andy Dufresne, as he explains to Red how to survive outside prison.
The iconic film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" was inspired by a 1958 novel by Truman Capote. This quote comes from Paul to Holly, as he warns her that she will never escape the prison of her own mind.
This quote comes from Cormac McCarthy's "No Country for Old Men." The words were uttered by the paralyzed Ellis Bell to his nephew, Sheriff Ed Tom Bell.
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The arachnid star of "Charlotte's Web" just might have been the wisest member of her species. This quote was delivered by Charlotte to Wilbur in the 1952 classic by E.B.White.
This quote comes from John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." The words are uttered by Lenny just before George shoots him in the head, killing him before Curley can do it himself.
Piggy delivers this quote in "Lord of the Flies" shortly before he is killed by a falling boulder. The 1954 novel by William Golding explores what would happen if a group of children were left to rule their own lives on a desert island.
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In the 1939 Steinbeck novel "The Grapes of Wrath," the Joad family loses their farm in Oklahoma and moves to California during the Dust Bowl. This quote comes after they settle into the Weedpatch camp, and Ma feels at home for the first time since leaving the farm.
Douglas Adam's "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" came out in 1979, and has been a reader favorite ever since. This wacky quote was uttered by Arthur Dent to his buddy, and alien named Ford.
Leo Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina" offers a look at Russian aristocracy through the eyes of the beloved character Anna. This quote comes from Anna herself, who is angry at Vronsky when he wants to postpone their move to the country to help his mother.
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