“Good Will Hunting,” the acclaimed film written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has left an indelible mark on audiences with its blend of humor, intellect, and heart. Within its script lie nuggets of wisdom and moments of pure hilarity that continue to resonate with viewers worldwide. In this article, we delve into some of the smartest, funniest quotes from the movie, celebrating its enduring appeal and the brilliance of its dialogue.
Funny Good Will Hunting Quotes
1 “You’ll have bad times, but it’ll always wake you up to the good stuff you weren’t paying attention to.”
2 “Most of the time I spend in this place I’m thinking about the other places I could be.”
3 “Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them.”
4 “You’ll never have that kind of relationship in a world where you’re afraid to take the first step because all you see is every negative thing ten miles down the road.”
5 “The only feeling of real loss is when you love someone more than you love yourself.”
6 “You’re not perfect, sport, and let me save you the suspense: this girl you’ve met, she’s not perfect either. But the question is whether or not you’re perfect for each other.”
7 “Do you like apples? Well, I got her number. How do you like them apples?”
8 “You’re sitting on a winning lottery ticket and you’re too big of a pussy to cash it in.”
9 “I need you to love me because I don’t love me. Could you, uh, could you hang around for a while, maybe?”
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10 “You don’t know about real loss, because that only occurs when you love something more than you love yourself.”
11 “You’re just a kid, you don’t have the faintest idea what you’re talking about.”
12 “Maybe you’re perfect right now. Maybe you don’t wanna ruin that. I think that’s a super philosophy, Will. That way you can go through your entire life without ever having to really know anybody.”
13 “You’re not gonna amount to jack shit!”
14 “Sorry, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that. I think what you do is amazing. You change people’s lives.”
15 “I don’t care if Helen of Troy walks in the room, that’s Game 6!”
16 “Why shouldn’t I work for the NSA? That’s a tough one, but I’ll take a shot. Say I’m working at NSA, somebody puts a code on my desk, something nobody else can break. Maybe I take a shot at it and maybe I break it. And I’m real happy with myself because I did my job well, but maybe that code was the location of some rebel army in North Africa or the Middle East and once they have that location, they bomb the village where the rebels were hiding, fifteen hundred people that I never met, never had no problem with get killed.”
17 “Do you like apples? Well, I got her number. How do you like them apples?”
18 “I look at you, I don’t see an intelligent, confident man, I see a cocky, scared shitless kid.”
19 “You’ll have bad times, but it’ll always wake you up to the good stuff you weren’t paying attention to.”
20 “You ever think about getting remarried?”
21 “You’re afraid of me? ‘Cause you think I’m gonna crack?”
22 “Sorry, I was at a game.”
23 “Maybe you’re perfect right now. Maybe you don’t wanna ruin that. I think that’s a super philosophy, Will. That way you can go through your entire life without ever having to really know anybody.”
24 “Sometimes I wish I had never met you. Because then I could go to sleep at night not knowing there was someone like you out there.”
25 “It’s not about whether you win or lose, it’s about whether you’re willing to do it.”
26 “You’re not perfect, sport, and let me save you the suspense: this girl you’ve met, she’s not perfect either. But the question is whether or not you’re perfect for each other.”
27 “You’ll never have that kind of relationship in a world where you’re afraid to take the first step because all you see is every negative thing ten miles down the road.”
28 “So if I asked you about art, you’d probably give me the skinny on every art book ever written. Michelangelo, you know a lot about him. Life’s work, political aspirations, him and the pope, sexual orientation, the whole works, right? But I’ll bet you can’t tell me what it smells like in the Sistine Chapel. You’ve never actually stood there and looked up at that beautiful ceiling. Seen that.”
29 “You’re a tough kid. I ask you about war, you’d probably throw Shakespeare at me, right? ‘Once more into the breach, dear friends.’ But you’ve never been near one. You’ve never held your best friend’s head in your lap and watched him gasp his last breath, looking to you for help.”
30 “See, the sad thing about a guy like you is in 50 years, you’re gonna start doing some thinkin’ on your own and you’re gonna come up with the fact that there are two certainties in life. One, don’t do that. And two, you dropped a hundred and fifty grand on a fuckin’ education you coulda’ got for a dollar fifty in late charges at the public library!”
31 “You’re just a kid. You don’t have the faintest idea what you’re talking about.”
32 “Why don’t you give me a call when you wanna start taking yourself a little more seriously? Here’s my card.”
33 “I didn’t know any better. But I do now. Sorry, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that. I think what you do is amazing. You change people’s lives.”
34 “I look at you, I don’t see an intelligent, confident man, I see a cocky, scared shitless kid.”
35 “Do you like apples?”
36 “I don’t know a lot. But I know I love you.”
37 “See, the sad thing about a guy like you is in 50 years you’re gonna start doin’ some thinkin’ on your own and you’re gonna come up with the fact that there are two certainties in life. One, don’t do that. And two, you dropped a hundred and fifty grand on a fuckin’ education you coulda’ got for a dollar fifty in late charges at the public library!”
38 “Why don’t you give me a call when you wanna start taking yourself a little more seriously? Here’s my card.”
39 “You’ll never have that kind of relationship in a world where you’re afraid to take the first step because all you see is every negative thing ten miles down the road.”
40 “You’re afraid of me? ‘Cause you think I’m gonna crack?”
41 “Do you like apples?”
42 “You’re a tough kid. I ask you about war, you’d probably throw Shakespeare at me, right? ‘Once more into the breach, dear friends.’ But you’ve never been near one. You’ve never held your best friend’s head in your lap and watched him gasp his last breath, looking to you for help.”
43 “Sometimes I wish I had never met you. Because then I could go to sleep at night not knowing there was someone like you out there.”
44 “It’s not about whether you win or lose, it’s about whether you’re willing to do it.”
45 “You ever think about getting remarried?”
46 “You’re not perfect, sport, and let me save you the suspense: this girl you’ve met, she’s not perfect either. But the question is whether or not you’re perfect for each other.”
47 “You ever think about getting remarried?”
48 “You’re just a kid, you don’t have the faintest idea what you’re talking about.”
49 “Maybe you’re perfect right now. Maybe you don’t wanna ruin that. I think that’s a super philosophy, Will. That way you can go through your entire life without ever having to really know anybody.”
50 “I need you to love me because I don’t love me. Could you, uh, could you hang around for a while, maybe?”
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the timeless allure of “Good Will Hunting” lies not only in its captivating storyline and stellar performances but also in its unforgettable quotes. From witty banter to profound insights, the film offers a treasure trove of memorable lines that continue to inspire and entertain audiences. Whether it’s the clever repartee between characters or the poignant reflections on life and love, these quotes remind us of the enduring power of storytelling and the impact of great cinema. As we bid farewell to this exploration of the film’s smart, funny quotes, we carry with us the enduring wisdom and laughter that “Good Will Hunting” has gifted to the world.