"There are 3.7 trillion fish in the ocean. They're looking for one."
Finding Nemo - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.
— Dory
Context:
Spoken by Dory when Marlin is at his lowest point in the dark ocean, encouraging him to keep moving despite the lack of a clear path.
Meaning:
The film's most famous line, serving as a philosophy for overcoming depression and hardship through unrelenting persistence.
Fish are friends, not food.
— Bruce
Context:
The pledge recited by the "vegetarian" sharks during their support group meeting in a sunken submarine.
Meaning:
Represents the theme of overcoming one's nature and the struggle to live by higher principles, even when instincts scream otherwise.
You were my lucky fin.
— Marlin
Context:
Said during the emotional reunion, where Marlin finally validates Nemo's identity rather than just his safety.
Meaning:
A poignant realization that Marlin's obsession with Nemo's "weakness" was actually his own source of hope and strength.
Well, you never really know, but when they know, you'll know. You know?
— Crush
Context:
Crush the sea turtle gives this advice to Marlin as they watch the younger turtles navigate the EAC.
Meaning:
Encapsulates the zen of parenting: the realization that children will signal when they are ready for independence if the parent is willing to listen.