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There is no music like country music – really. Country singers continue to punch out catchy lyrics like, “How can I miss you if you won’t go away?”, and “Why do you keep throwing dirt on me if you keep on losing ground?” Many a film quote seems destined for a country song some day. Here are the 12 best movie quotes that could be found in a country tune.

Movie quote from: The Verdict (1982) – Dr. Thompson (Joe Seneca)

It is easier to avoid the truth than it is to deal with it head on. Frank Galvin (Paul Newman) personifies this reality in the 1982 film The Verdict. For him, it is easier to drown himself in an ocean of alcohol than it is to admit to another person that he's in over his head. Fortunately, easy is seldom the best way to go and truth has a funny way of making things right, if you’re brave enough to look it straight in the face.

Diets are the focus for many people in the summer, in preparation for that gut-sucking moment on the beach. Inspirational phrases can help when we are tempted to hit the refrigerator in a moment of weakness. This is why we tape quotes to our fridge door, to put one last inhibitor between us and the food we crave. Here are 10 movie quotes that may be the difference between you staying on or off the food wagon.

Movie quote from: Serendipity (2001) - Dean Kansky (Jeremy Piven)

Jonathan’s (John Cusack) life changed the day he met Sara (Kate Beckinsale). After an enjoyable walk about town, they agreed to leave their future to ‘serendipity’. Rather than trading names and phone numbers, she put her name in a book and he put it on a five-dollar bill. They agreed that if either person stumbled across the book or bill, they were meant to be together. And so began Jonathan’s passionate quest to reconnect with the woman who touched his soul.

Dogs have been given legendary status in the movies. They save people. They provide a loving 'nose nudge' to their owners when one is needed. They are loyal, non-judgmental, protective, and always excited to see you. When things aren't going well, they keep their thoughts to themselves. When things are fun, they love to join in on the play. It's no wonder we love to love dogs. Here are eight great movie quotes about 'man's best friend'.

Movie quote from: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) – Louise ‘Babe’ Bennett (Jean Arthur)

Our culture is stuck. In 1936, the film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town featured the pop media and cultural elite's preference for making fun of basic goodness and optimism. Seventy years later, we show no progress. We continue to prefer critical perspectives over thoughts that are more constructive and substantial. How can cynicism and civic disinterest continue to be so cool?

Movies like the season of summer.  Summertime features more freedom, romance, summer camps, sunshine, vacations, beaches, and new friends.  Many great screen stories are set in the heat of the summer sun.  They include Summer Holiday, Suddenly Last Summer, Beach Blanket Bingo, The Long Hot Summer, The Endless Summer, Blue Hawaii, Parent Trap, and Summer of '42.  As we enjoy the warmth and unpredictable weather of the season, here are the 11 best movie quotes about summer.

Movie quote from: American Graffiti (1973) - Laurie Henderson (Cindy Williams)

Friendships develop when individuals share life experiences.  They deepen when those experiences are meaningful.  Great friendships emerge from emotionally charged life activities like travel, college, enterprise, war, sports and 'being a teenager'.  When you are young, you have more time to share experiences with others.  This gets much tougher when you enter the more responsible phases of life.
 

The source of wisdom in the Harry Potter movies and books is the Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore.  Most J.K. Rowling characters are caught up in the emotions of immediate things.  Dumbledore sees life's events from a broader perspective, as should be expected from a 150-year-old wizard.  In honor of the release of the last book in the series, here are the five wisest quotes from the Harry Potter movies so far.

Movie quote from: The Natural (1984) - Roy's Dad (Alan Fudge)

Roy Hobbs joins the hapless New York Knights midway through one of the worst seasons in the team's history.  His contributions and genuine love of the game inspires everyone to perform better.  Some may say the story of The Natural is another example of sappy and unrealistic Hollywood hype.  I know that it is one of life's great ironies that every great team begins its journey to success through the efforts of one inspired and inspiring individual.