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13 Memorable Quotes from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

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The fifth film in the Indiana Jones franchise, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, follows Indy (Harrison Ford) and his goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), who attempts to track down a world-changing artefact before Dr. Voller (Mads Mikkelsen), a former Nazi turned NASA scientist, who plans to use it to alter the outcome of World War II.

The film is a classic adventure-filled blockbuster that delivers a thumbs up from the Indiana Jones fanatics. Here are the some of the best quotes from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

  1. Indiana Jones: You.
    Dr. Voller: Have we met?
    Helena: [confused] No.
    Indiana Jones: My memory’s a little fuzzy, but your face rings a bell. Are you still a Nazi?
  2. Dr. Voller: Yesterday belongs to us, Doctor Jones.
  3. Dr. Voller: I’m not going back to Alabama!
  4. Helena: You don’t remember me, do you ?
    Indiana Jones: Whatever I did, I apologize.
  5. Indiana Jones: Archimedes didn’t know about continental drift!
  6. Helena Shaw: Wait. Now you believe the Dial has magical powers?
    Indiana Jones: I don’t believe in magic, Wombat. But a few times in my life, I’ve seen things. Things I can’t explain. And I’ve come to believe it’s not so much what you believe. It’s how hard you believe it.
  7. Sallah: Give ’em hell, Indiana Jones!
  8. Dr. Voller: You should have stayed in New York.
    Indiana Jones: You should have stayed out of Poland.
  9. Indiana Jones: Going to the moon is like going to Reno and discovering they don’t have blackjack.
  10. Helena: You’ve taken your chances, made your mistakes… and now, a final triumph!
  11. Dr. Voller: You don’t seem to understand, Miss Shaw. This relic is my property.
    Indiana Jones: It’s not yours. You stole it.
    Dr. Voller: Then you stole it.
    Helena: And then I stole it. It’s called capitalism.
  12. Teddy Kumar: [about Renaldo] So, that’s the expert diver?
    Indiana Jones: Spain’s greatest frogman.
    Teddy Kumar: So, Spain’s greatest frogman has a shit boat and only one good frog leg?
    Helena Shaw: Stop it.
  13. Indiana Jones: What are you doing here? Helena Shaw: Rescuing you!

Positive Living Unveiled: The Role of Reflection in Your Journey

In life’s ever-evolving narrative, taking the time to pause and reflect emerges as a paramount tool. Reflection, a seemingly simple act, holds the power to shape our journey towards positive living. It brings forth the wisdom hidden in our experiences, pointing out the lessons concealed in our triumphs and trials. With reflection, self-awareness blossoms, paving the way for personal growth and transformation. This chapter will delve into the profound impact of reflection on your journey toward a more positive and fulfilling existence.

For deeper insights into spiritual growth and self-reflection, learn more about Swami Premodaya and his teachings on conscious living.

Recognizing the Power of Reflection

Recognizing the importance of reflection is the initial and crucial step toward leading a more fulfilled and self-aware life. It acts as a mirror, providing us with valuable insights into our actions, thoughts, emotions, and overall personality. By taking the time to reflect, we allow ourselves to process our experiences, understand our reactions, and gain a clearer image of who we are and what we aspire to become.

The Intersection of Reflection and Self-Awareness

Reflection and self-awareness are deeply intertwined, with each aspect fueling and complementing the other. As we engage in reflective thinking and introspection, we become more aware of our unique strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, and motivations. This heightened self-awareness empowers us to make more informed decisions, align our actions with our core values, and ultimately lead more authentic and purpose-driven lives.

Reflection as a Tool for Personal Growth

Reflection serves as a powerful catalyst for personal growth and development. Often, reflection quotes serve as thought-provoking nuggets of wisdom that inspire us to delve deeper into our self-analysis, encouraging us to seek answers within ourselves and promoting a deeper understanding of our life journey.  By drawing upon our reflections, we can identify patterns and areas for improvement, leading to positive changes in our behaviors and habits. Through the process of reflection, we gain valuable insights that empower us to take control of our personal growth journey, steering it in the direction we desire.

Embracing Reflection in Times of Challenge

Challenges and adversity are inevitable aspects of life. However, embracing reflective thinking can help transform these challenges into opportunities for learning, resilience, and personal growth. Rather than getting consumed by the difficulties we face, reflective thinking encourages us to search for valuable lessons embedded within these experiences. This mindset fosters adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles.

Cultivating a Habit of Reflection

Incorporating reflection into our daily routine can be truly transformative. Whether it’s through practices such as journaling, meditation, or simply taking a few quiet moments each day to contemplate, a regular habit of reflection can significantly enhance our self-understanding, personal growth, and overall well-being. It allows us to pause, gain perspective, and develop a deeper sense of gratitude for our experiences.

Reflection and Positivity: A Symbiotic Relationship

Positivity and reflection share a unique and symbiotic relationship. By engaging in reflective thinking and introspection, we can cultivate a more positive and optimistic attitude towards life. Conversely, maintaining a positive mindset enhances the quality of our reflections, enabling us to glean more meaningful insights from our experiences. This positive and reflective mindset enables us to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, gratitude, and a sense of purpose.

The Ripple Effect of Reflection

One of the most remarkable aspects of reflection is its ripple effect. When we commit to regular reflection, not only do we benefit individually, but the positive changes we make also extend to those around us. By becoming more self-aware and intentional in our actions, we inspire and influence others to do the same. The ripple effect of reflection spreads, creating a culture of growth, understanding, and compassion.

The Journey of Continuous Reflection

Reflection is not a destination, but rather a journey of continuous self-discovery and growth. It is a lifelong practice that evolves and deepens over time. As we embrace reflection as a fundamental part of our lives, we embark on a transformative journey of personal development and self-realization. With each moment of reflection, we uncover new layers of insight, wisdom, and clarity, propelling us forward on our quest for a more meaningful and purposeful existence.

Embracing the Gift of Reflection

In a fast-paced and ever-changing world, the gift of reflection is one that we should embrace wholeheartedly. It offers us a chance to pause, connect with our inner selves, and make intentional choices that align with our values and aspirations. Through reflection, we discover the power of self-awareness, personal growth, and resilience. Let us cherish and make the most of this precious gift, as it paves the way for a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life.

Reflection is an instrumental part of our journey toward positive living. It’s an invaluable tool that allows us to develop a deeper understanding of our own experiences, enhance our self-awareness, foster personal growth, and build resilience. By cultivating a habit of reflection, we empower ourselves to navigate the complexities of life with wisdom and grace. The symbiosis of reflection and positivity leads to a ripple effect, inspiring others around us and creating a culture steeped in growth and understanding. As we embrace this continuous journey of reflection, we are gifted with a more meaningful, purposeful, and fulfilling life. So, let’s cherish this gift of reflection and make the most of its transformative power in our lives.

21 Best Quotes from Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

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Seven-time Oscar-winning comedy-drama Everything Everywhere All at Once focuses on Chinese immigrant Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) who, after failing to submit some taxes, is swept up into a surreal journey alongside her husband Waymond Wang (Ke Huy Quan) and her daughter Joy Wang (Stephanie Hsu) where she is the only one capable of saving existence as she explores alternate universes and makes connections with the lives she could have lived.

Here are the most memorable film quotes from Everything Everywhere All at Once.

  1. Evelyn Wang: You are not unlovable. There is always something to love. Even in a stupid, stupid universe where we have hot dogs for fingers, we get very good with our feet.
  2. Waymond Wang: You think because l’m kind that it means I’m naive, and maybe I am. It’s strategic and necessary. This is how I fight.
  3. Evelyn Wang: Of all the places I could be, I just want to be here with you.
  4. Chad: Raccacoonie, I don’t know what I’d do without you.
  5. Waymond Wang: The only thing I do know is that we have to be kind. Please, be kind. Especially when we don’t know what’s going on.
  6. Waymond Wang: So, even though you have broken my heart yet again, I wanted to say, in another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you.
  7. Jobu Tupaki: Just be a rock.
  8. Jobu Tupaki: If nothing matters, then all the pain and guilt you feel for making nothing of your life goes away
  9. Jobu Tupaki: Every new discovery is just a reminder…
    Evelyn Wang: We’re all small and stupid.
  10. Jobu Tupaki: I got bored one day and put everything on a bagel.
  11. Jobu Tupaki: I wasn’t looking for you so I could kill you. I was just looking for someone who could see what I see, feel what I feel.
  12. Jobu Tupaki: [singing] Sucked. Into. A Bagel…
  13. Evelyn Wang: What did my silly husband say to you?
    Deirdre Beaubeirdra: He told me about your situation. I remember when my husband served me papers. I drove his Kia Forte through my neighbor’s kitchen. But you know what I say? It’s cold, unlovable bitches like us that make the world go round.
    Evelyn Wang: That’s not true. You’re not unlovable.
  14. Jobu Tupaki: The universe is so much bigger than you realize.
  15. Evelyn Wang: [struggling with legal predicament] I can’t talk right now. Unless you can help me with my taxes. What is “gross necklaces”?
  16. Evelyn Wang: No more google eyes!
  17. Joy Wang: Do you still want to do your party?
    Evelyn Wang: We can do whatever we want.
  18. Raccacoonie: Chad, don’t forget about me!
  19. Evelyn Wang: Enough of your clay pots, cream cheese, no cows! Explain it all to me, now!
  20. Jobu Tupaki: Nothing… matters.
  21. Evelyn Wang: You are like puppets. You know? Puppets? You can do things you normally cannot do. It’s like that movie. Um, you… you… That movie…

The Shangri-Las’ Mary Weiss Dead at 75

Mary Weiss, the former lead singer of the legendary girl group Shangri-Las, has died at the age of 75. The news was shared by Miriam Linna of Norton Records, the label that released her solo album, Dangerous Game, in 2007. “Mary was an icon, a hero, a heroine, to both young men and women of my generation and of all generations,” Linna said in a statement. No cause of death has been disclosed.

Growing up in Queens, Weiss and her sister Elizabeth “Betty” Weiss joined twins Marguerite “Marge” Ganser and Mary Ann Ganser to form the Shangri-Las in 1963. Weiss was just 16 years old when the group scored their first No. 5 single on the Billboard charts with ‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ in 1964, and they’d hit the charts several more times with singles such as ‘Give Him a Great Big Kiss’, ‘Out in the Streets’, and ‘I Can Never Go Home Anymore’. They released two studio albums before disbanding in 1968: Leader of the Pack (whose title track hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100) and Shangri-Las-65!. Dangerous Game, Weiss’ debut solo album, featured backing from the band the Reigning Sound, and Weiss went on tour in support of the LP.

The official Instagram for Ronnie Spector, who co-founded the Ronettes and died in January 2022, shared a tribute following news of Weiss’ death: “We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Mary Weiss’ passing. She and Ronnie were kindred spirits; two fearless bad girls of the 60s. Join us as we spin the Shangri-Las in her honor.”

13 Best Quotes from Napoleon (2023)

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Ridley Scott’s latest historical drama Napoleon (2023) follows Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix) and his crazy journey as he rises through the ranks in the French military to become the Emperor of the French while he manouvres his unsettling relationship with the love of his life Josephine.

Upon its release, Napoleon received critique on its historical innacuricies, even for a Hollywood film, certain critics deemed it too much. However, it still brought the film four nominations at the BAFTA and Satellite Awards. So, here are some of the best and most memorable quotes from Napoleon.

  1. Napoleon Bonaparte: I am the first to admit when I make a mistake. I simply never do.
  2. Napoleon Bonaparte: I am destined for greatness, but those in power only see me as a sword.
  3. Napoleon Bonaparte: Capture the fort that dominates the harbor, and you have the city.
  4. Napoleon Bonaparte: You think you’re so great because you have boats!
  5. Moulin: I am enjoying a succulent breakfast!
  6. Napoleon Bonaparte: I found the crown of France in the gutter. I picked it up with the tip of my sword and cleaned it, and placed it atop my own head.
  7. Napoleon Bonaparte: [to Josephine] You are a selfish little pig!
  8. Paul Barras: You are not a defender of freedom. You have deemed yourself judge, jury, and executioner. Have you not?
  9. Napoleon Bonaparte: Surprise is my advantage, but I will win by fire.
  10. Duke of Wellington: It is not the business of commanders to be firing upon one another.
  11. Josephine Bonaparte: What is this costume you have on? Napoleon Bonaparte: This is my uniform. I led the French victory at Toulon.
  12. Josephine Bonaparte: If you look down, you’ll see a surprise. And once you see it, you will always want it.
  13. Napoleon Bonaparte: Dear Josephine, I follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and Caesar, as I have been sent to liberate Egypt.

Alex G Signs to RCA, Announces 2024 Tour Dates

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Alex G has signed with RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music. The Philadelphia singer-songwriter started self-releasing records on Bandcamp before signing to the small DIY label Orchid Tapes, then moving to Domino for his last four albums, most recently 2022’s God Save the Animals.

Alex G will be supporting his RCA labelmates Foo Fighters on their stadium tour this summer. He’s also announced a run of summer tour dates, including an appearance at Governors Ball; find the list of dates below.

Jun 7 New York, NY – Governors Ball Music Festival
Aug 6 San Diego, CA – SOMA @
Aug 7 San Diego, CA – Petco Park !
Aug 9 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues @
Aug 11 Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium !
Aug 12 Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst @
Aug 13 Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades @
Aug 15 Eugene, OR – McDonald Theatre @
Aug 16 Portland, OR – Providence Park !
Aug 17 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory @
Aug 18 Seattle, WA – T-Mobile Park !
Aug 20 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory @
Aug 21 Salt Lake City, UT – TBA
Aug 22 Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues Las Vegas @

@ with Julie
! with Foo Fighters

The Soft Moon’s Luis Vasquez Dead at 44

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Luis Vasquez, the musician behind the project the Soft Moon, has died at the age of 44. The news of Vasquez’s passing was confirmed in a statement on the Soft Moon’s social media accounts. “It is with great sadness that we announce our dear friend, Luis Vasquez has passed away. Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends and extended music family,” it read. “We ask to respect their privacy during this difficult time…This is a huge loss and our hearts are broken.” No cause of death was provided.

According to Resident Advisor, Vasquez’s death occurred during the same incident that also killed the techno artist John Juan Mendez, known as Silent Servant, and his partner Simone Ling.

Born in Los Angeles, Vasquez started playing in punk bands as a teenager before moving to the Bay Area and making music as the Soft Moon. His self-titled debut album came out in 2010 on Captured Tracks. He relocated to the Italian mountains for 2015’s Deeper, then to Berlin for his Sacred Bones debut, 2018’s Criminal. In 2021, Vasquez released Body of Errors under his own name. His last album as the Soft Moon was 2022’s Exister.

18 Memorable Quotes from Barbie (2023)

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One of the most talked about films in 2023, Barbie follows the character of Barbie and many other Barbies. “The main” Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) seem to live perfect, vibrant, and seemingly faultless lives, just as they get a chance to leave Barbie Land for the real world, discovering the struggles and injustices that happen to humans.

In the real world, Ken finds patriarchy and other toxic beliefs to bring back to Barbie Land in hopes of changing Barbie Land forever. At the same time, Barbie struggles to push through in the male-dominated world and must return to Barbie Land to find the newly implemented broken system. With the help of Gloria (America Ferrera), Barbie finds it in herself to put things in order.

Here are some of our favourite quotes from Barbie.

  1. Ruth: Humans have only one ending. Ideas live for ever.
  2. Barbie: Mr. Mattel… Mattel CEO: Please call me mother. Barbie: No, thank you.
  3. Ken: I thought I might stay over tonight. Barbie: Why? Ken: Because we’re girfriend and boyfriend. Barbie: To do what? Ken: I’m actually not sure.
  4. Ken: I’m just Ken and I’m enough And I’m great at doing stuff.
  5. Ken: Does the label “long-term long-distance low-commitment casual girlfriend” mean nothing to her?
  6. Ken: Is it just me or did these mojo dojo casa houses just get a whole lot dreamier?
  7. Barbie: Oh! I would never wear heels if my feet were shaped this way!
  8. Ruth: I was arrested for tax evasion, but that’s another movie.
  9. Aaron Dinkins: I’m a man with no power, does that make me a woman?
  10. Sasha: You’re a fascist! Barbie: How can I be a fascist? Barbie: I don’t control the railways or the flow of commerce…
  11. Narrator: Barbie has a great day every day. Ken only has a great day if Barbie looks at him.
  12. Sasha: Men hate women and women hate women. It’s the one thing we can all agree on.
  13. Barbie: FLAT FEET!
  14. Ken: You guys aren’t doing patriarchy very well. Corporate Man: We’re actually doing patriarchy very well… we’re just better at hiding it.
  15. Gloria: You don’t have your license. Sasha: This car has no engine!
  16. Ken: Hi, Barbie! Barbie: Hi, Ken!
  17. Ken: Do you want to be my bride wife, or my long term long distance low commitment casual girlfriend?
  18. Barbie: You can be brainwashed, or you can be ugly. There’s nothing in between.

15 Memorable Quotes from Creed III (2023)

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The latest film in the Rocky franchise, Creed III, follows Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan). After a fantastic boxing career and an established family life, he meets an old childhood friend and boxing guru, Damian, after returning from prison. Damian feels like he wants another shot at boxing, which creates a feud between the two that go to battle for pride, past, and future.

With a flurry of drama and some excellent casting, with Jonathan Majors smashing his role in the latest Creed film, this film deserves a watch. It’s also the first film that doesn’t feature Sylvester Stallone. So, here are the most memorable quotes from Creed 3.

  1. Damian Anderson: Here… help yourself up for once.
  2. Adonis Creed: The higher you get, the harder it gets.
  3. Adonis Creed: I left boxing but boxing didn’t leave me.
  4. Adonis Creed: Right now we got to think outside the box.
  5. Adonis Creed: I’m the champ!
  6. Damian Anderson: It was really hard to accept my dreams didn’t turn out the way I wanted them to.”
  7. Bianca Creed: Don’t let him destroy everything you built.
  8. Adonis Creed: It’s not only about power. It’s timing, speed.
  9. Damian Anderson: Busy living that high life, huh? Adonis Creed: Yeah. Guess it comes with the job.
  10. Damian Anderson: Make me proud how you ended your run. Look like you still remember some of them moves I taught you.
  11. Damian Anderson: I want to be champ.
  12. Damian Anderson: We back to ground zero.
  13. Bianca Creed: so, how long have you known each other? Damian Anderson: I mean, we go back. Way Back, we was like brothers.
  14. Damian Anderson: Okay, I see. The Champ’s still got some pepper in him.
  15. Damian Anderson: Can’t believe you traded it in for a monkey suit.

14 Best Quotes from Fast X (2023)

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In the latest fuel-infused Fast X film, the Agency requests Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) to nab a computer chip during its guarded transit in Rome, Italy. However, things don’t go smoothly as Dante (Jason Mamoa), the son of a drug lord, Hernan Reyes, attempts to take revenge against Dom for the death of his father and the destruction of his fortune.

The journey continues throughout Naples, Portugal, and Rio de Janeiro, where the race for life takes an even more uncertain turn.

With the love for fast cars, thrilling action, and familial themes, Fast X keeps the films appealing to families and the younger generation. So, here are some of our favourite quotes from Fast X, the latest film in the Fast & Furious franchise.

  1. Aimes: You know I’ll send a freight train down a dirt road.
  2. Dante: Hey dorks, what are we blowing up? Dante: What? The Vatican? Wow. Bet you guys are going to hell.
  3. Dominic Toretto: Pass it down. Each generation better than the last.
  4. Dante: That’s the problem with having a big family. You can’t save them all.
  5. Cipher: [waking up on operating table alongside Letty] Good morning, sunshine.
  6. Letty Ortiz: You gotta be kidding me.
  7. Dominic Toretto: You made one mistake. You never took my car.
  8. Dante: Never accept death when suffering is owned.
  9. Little Brian: Holy shit! Jakob: That word is only for song lyrics and when you stub your toe.
  10. Debby Ryan: We’ll just uh… Debby Ryan: Go around ? Great.
  11. Aimes: The real question is, how did we let this go on so long?
  12. Dominic Toretto: I’ve imagined killing you a thousand times. Last time there was six inches of reinforced glass, guns and guards. I couldn’t reach you then. Now I can.
  13. Letty Ortiz: It’s a set up!
  14. Aimes: Everybody becomes family. It’s like a cult with cars.