Terms of Endearment Quotes
1983 films, 1980s American films, Drama films, Films based on novels, Romance films, Best Picture Academy Award winners, Cancer films, Films about adultery, Screenplays by James L. Brooks, Films about dysfunctional families, Films directed by James L. Brooks, Films set in Houston, Films about mother–daughter relationships
Top Quotes
“Shirley MacLaine - Aurora Greenway”
“[to Melanie] Gorgeous isn't everything.”
“[to Vernon] Don't worship me until I've earned it.”
“[about Flap] He can't even do the simple things, like fail locally.”
“[to Aurora] Momma, that's the first time I stopped hugging first. I like that.”
“Paul Menzel - Dr. Maise”
“David Wohl - Phil”
“John Lithgow - Sam Burns”
“Jeff Daniels - Flap Horton”
“Danny DeVito - Vernon Dahlart”
“F. William Parker - Doctor”
“Debra Winger - Emma Greenway Horton”
“Jack Nicholson - Garrett Breedlove”
“Wikipedia: Terms of Endearment”
“Rotten Tomatoes: Terms of Endearment”
“Internet Movie Database (IMDb): Terms of Endearment”
“[Lying in the surf after being thrown from the car] If you wanted to get me on my back, all you had to do was ask me.”
“[to Flap] Raising three children, working full-time, and chasing women requires a lot more energy than you have. You know, one of the nicest qualities about you has always been that you recognized your weaknesses. Don't lose that quality now just when you need it the most.”