The Princess Bride is a cult favorite amongst romance lovers. The 1987 fantasy adventure film is based on the 1973 novel by William Goldman. Die-hard fans can recite some of the most iconic Princess Bride movie quotes, like these prime examples.
The movie stars iconic names like Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, and more. To preserve the novel’s metafictional narrative style, the story is told as if it were a book being read by a grandfather to his sick grandson.
The story centers on Buttercup, a former farm girl who was chosen as the princess bride to Prince Humperdinck of Florian. But Buttercup doesn’t reciprocate his feelings and still laments the death of her one true love, Westley, who died five years ago. But when Buttercup is kidnapped by a band of bandits, Westley comes to her rescue.
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5. “Death Cannot Stop True Love. All it Can Do Is Delay It for a While” Westley
When Westley and Buttercup are reunited, there is a heartwarming moment that can bring tears to viewers’ eyes. Buttercup is clearly shocked that the masked man is her Westley, who she mourned for five years. When he holds her, he asks her why she didn’t wait for him, and she simply says “You were dead.” The five years of him being gone were heartbreaking to be sure. But of course, Westley knows just what to say, explaining that even death can’t stop their love, as if that was the sole motivator for keeping him alive through those years out in the sea.
4. “Life Is Pain, Highness. Anyone Who Says Differently Is Selling Something” Westley
Right before Westley and Buttercup roll down the hill, thus revealing the masked man as her previously assumed dead love, they’re sitting on the hill talking. Westley is letting out his anger to Buttercup about her being engaged to the Prince, assuming she didn’t wait long enough for him to return. When Buttercup tells him that she was in pain, dying the day she found out Westley had died, Westley says that life is pain. They’re hurtful words to tell someone you love, but it’s also the harsh, brutal reality of life. Life will always have its ups and downs, and there are times when it’s a lot of pain. Even the fictional comedy has some truth in it.
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3. “As You Wish” Westley
One of the best Princess Bride movie quotes is where it all started. Westley is charming and courageous and also loves to say he cares for Buttercup in the sweetest way. Westley first was introduced as a farm boy to Buttercup, and when she asked him to do things without a please or a thank you, he only ever said “as you wish” in response. Soon, that started to be his most iconic line to her. And the only reason Buttercup realized his identity was when he screamed his line all the way down a hill when she pushed him.
2. “My Name is Inigo Montoya. You Killed My Father. Prepare to Die” Inigo Montoya
It’s safe to say that Inigo Montoya shouldn’t be traveling around with the likes of Vizzini. He’s way too nice and respectful. But in order to find out who killed his father, he has to do what he must. One of the best Princess Bride movie quotes is this iconic line when Inigo finds the person who killed his father. He simply introduced himself, told the person his sentence, and that he will die. It’s a brilliant, simple line that has been repeated throughout history with fans.
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1. “Inconceivable!” Vizzini
Vizzini prides himself on being one of the smartest people and loves to talk down on those around him to help build him up. It’s not often that someone outmaneuvered him, but of course, when Westley comes along, he just happens to do it. And Vizzini wasn’t too happy with that. One of the best Princess Bride movie quotes is when Vizzini realizes he was outsmarted. It’s also hilarious when he keeps using it to the point where Inigo brings up the fact that Vinizzi might not actually know what it means, he’s just frustrated to figure out a proper word for his emotions.