[recalling saving Lt. Dan; we see him carrying Dan away through the ju — Forrest Gump

"[About his injury in the war] They said it was a million-dollar wound, but the army must keep that money cuz I aint seen a nickel of that million dollars."

"Now, you listen to me. We all have a destiny. Things dont just happen, its all part of a plan."

"[to Jennys grave] You died on a Saturday morning and I had you placed here under our tree. And I had that house of your fathers bulldozed to the ground. Momma always said dyin was a part of life. I sure wish it wasnt. Little Forrest, hes doing just fine. About to start school again soon. I make his breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. I make sure he combs his hair and brushes his teeth every day. Teaching him how to play ping-pong. Hes really good. We fish a lot. And every night, we read a book. [begins to cry] Hes so smart, Jenny. Youd be so proud of him. I am. He, uh, wrote a letter, and he says I cant read it. Im not supposed to, so Ill just leave it here for you. [puts letter at foot of tombstone] Jenny, I dont know if Momma was right or if, if its Lieutenant Dan. I dont know if we each have a destiny, or if were all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe its both. Maybe both is happening at the same time. [voice shakes] Jenny? Is that you? Jenny! I miss you, Jenny. If theres anything you need, I wont be far away."

"Youll never sink this boat! [cackles madly] Come on! You call this a storm?! Come on, you son of a bitch! Blow! Its time for a showdown: You and me! Im right here, come and get me! [cackles] Youll never sink...this...BOAT! [Cackles louder]"

"Mama always said, dying was a part of life. I sure wish it wasnt."

"Now, when I was a baby, Momma named me after the great Civil War hero, General Nathan Bedford Forrest. She said we was related to him in some way. And what he did was, he started up this club called the Ku Klux Klan. Theyd all dress up in their robes and their bedsheets and act like a bunch of ghosts or spooks or something. Theyd even put bedsheets on their horses and ride around. And anyway, thats how I got my name, Forrest Gump. Momma said that the Forrest part was to remind me that sometimes we all do things that, well, just dont make no sense."