10 Dead Poets Society Lines That Are Unforgettable

10 Dead Poets Society Lines That Are Unforgettable

Dead Poets Society allowed Robin Williams to show his range and popularized the phrase Carpe Diem. These are some of the film’s best quotes.

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This 1989 movie adaptation of N. H. Kleinbaum was a game-changer—it is one of the best and award-winning classic films of the decade. Starring the late actor-comedian, Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society tackles the struggles of seven students from an all-boys school as they deal with the pressure from society and following their passion.

Several inspirational lines can be found in the film that will surely ignite the writer in everyone. From witty jokes to motivational advice, Mr. John Keating has a long list of quotes that apply to every life’s dilemma. Read along and peruse—let Oh Captain, My Captain show you the beauty of poetry!

10 Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.

Mr. Keating showed the boys some pictures of students from the past which are displayed along the school’s hallway bulletin. He told them that they were no different—same levels of testosterone and same haircuts—and now they are just fertilizing daffodils.

He wanted to instill into these curious minds that as long as they are young and able, they have to live their lives to the fullest. Carpe diem, seize the day—he means to enjoy the moment while it lasts. And while doing that, make their stay worthwhile.

9 Medicine, business, law, engineering… these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love… these are what we stay alive for.

Mr. Keating perfectly illustrated the essence of giving attention to these forms of art. Sure, people need science and technology to survive, but they also need a channel for self-expression. It is just as important as taking one’s medication.

He believes in balance – of the needs and wants, of the heart and the mind. He reminded them that people write poetry because they are members of the human race, not just because it is ‘cute’. Humans are filled with and powered by passion, and it will only happen by awakening that part.

8 I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way.

In an attempt to further expound on his lesson, Mr. Keating explained that the reason he is standing on his desk is for him to see things differently. Oftentimes, people only look at the picture in front of them and forget that other sides need to take into account as well.

He asked them to stand up on his desk to let them experience what it is like to look at things from a new perspective. These students are normally confined within their routines and traditions, and to take the road less traveled can sometimes be good for the soul.

7 You must strive to find your own voice because the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are to find it at all.

Mr. Keating surely has a treasure trove of inspirational quotes that will absolutely send anyone into constantly checking on themselves. He keeps on motivating his students to think freely and for themselves, to find what floats their boat and go with the flow with it.

In these times that most people are just living day by day, it is important that, as Mr. Keating says, one must never resign to living morosely as it leads to lives in desperation. One must break out and find new grounds, explore new ideas, places, and beliefs.

6 Language was developed for one endeavor, and that is… to woo women.

Clearly, this is not the main reason why language was invented. Neil Perry was right – it was developed to communicate. But, in hopes of achieving higher aspirations and conquering new territories, language became the human’s main instrument for expressing their desires.

The use of language has evolved throughout the centuries. Mr. Keating asked the class what another word could substitute for ‘tired’ and ‘very sad’ to which Knox Overstreet answered ‘morose’. In this sense, ‘to woo women’ simply means to get their affection by using flowery words.

5 Sucking the marrow out of life doesn’t mean choking on the bone.

Getting expelled because of a lame stunt is also not daring. Mr. Keating warned Charlie Dalton about not getting into trouble again after he pulled a joke right in front of the whole student body. He thought Mr. Keating would be happy about it but clearly, he missed the point.

This line quite delivers an array of meanings that one could not easily have a grasp of unless they are in a specific situation that calls for immediate action. Charlie was being a jerk thinking only for himself when he placed their secret society under public scrutiny.

4 But only in their dreams can men be truly free. T’was always thus, and always thus will be.

Mr. Keating answered this to one of his colleagues at Welton when he was questioned about his different way of teaching. The school has been upholding the value of tradition and discipline for years and for Mr. Keating, it is only right to shake things up a bit.

He believes in free thinkers, just like what he told Mr. Nolan when he confronted him for his ‘unorthodox’ methods of teaching the students. Only by being able to live one’s dreams can man truly they are free.

3 I brought them up here to illustrate the point of conformity, the difficulty in maintaining your own beliefs in the face of others.

The students at Welton have become fascinated with Mr. Keating’s animated and energetic way of teaching. He would make them walk, run, and climb just to get his message out there. He told three boys from class to take a stroll and inch by inch, they started to march in unison.

This is the point he wanted to prove—that humans are bound to conform to society’s standards and lose their own beliefs just to be accepted. He reminded them that no matter how odd or different one’s dream is, be proud of it.

2 I always thought the idea of education was to learn to think for yourself.

The whole gist of the film can be encapsulated in this single sentence. This is what Mr. Keating would like to say to his students; use education as a means of knowing more about oneself as well as others. Use it to take a stand and fight for what one believes in, not to just stay neutral or compromise.

Because Mr. Nolan reprimanded him to end this odd way of teaching, Mr. Keating was faced with a dilemma. His students were greatly affected by his words and they have started to think outside the box. But, the school is repressing them to stay silent and comply.

1 ‘Cause I love teaching. I don’t want to be anywhere else.

When Neil Perry asked Mr. Keating why he chooses to stay in school instead of going to London to be with his wife, he said he loves teaching so much he’d rather be alone than not live his dreams. His passion for education has greatly shaped a lot of lives, especially his students.

A teacher like Mr. Keating is a good mentor and confidante. He always inspires everyone he meets and radiates vibrant energy that will certainly make them think about the way they are living their lives.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/dead-poets-society-lines-unforgettable/

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