Top 5 inspirational quotes from holiday films
If you’re like me, one of your favorite things about the holiday season is enjoying Christmas films with family. I have many great memories in my life that involve these classics. And, no matter how our lives or the world changes, these movies stand the test of time. Here are a few favorites and the words of wisdom we can remember from each, many of which remind us of the true reason for the season.
“It came without ribbons. It came without bows. It came without packages, boxes, or bags. Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas is a little bit more.” – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
“If you won’t use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it’ll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won’t be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose.” – Kevin McAllister in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” – Clarence the angel in It’s a Wonderful Life
“Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion’s starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don’t see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere.” – The Prime Minister of England in Love Actually
“Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.” – Fred Gailey in Miracle on 34th Street
