Everything Everywhere All At Once is a 2022 sci-fi action movie starring Michelle Yeoh. It’s about a Chinese-American woman named Evelyn Wang who gets swept up into a wild multiverse adventure. She learns that she has to connect with parallel universe versions of herself to defeat a powerful villain named Jobu Tupaki.
Everything Everywhere All at Once Quotes
This sci-fi film Everything Everywhere All at Once has some truly memorable and inspirational quotes. Here are over 95 of the best Everything Everywhere All at Once quotes from the movie.
Waymond Wang Quotes
Waymond Wang, played by Ke Huy Quan, is the husband of Evelyn Wang. Here are some of his most inspiring quotes from the movie:
1. “It’s okay if you can’t be proud of me.”
This quote shows Waymond’s humility and understanding. He doesn’t expect praise or validation from his wife.
2. “No matter what, I still want to be here with you.”
Waymond emphasizes the importance of togetherness and commitment in a marriage, despite challenges.
3. “The universe is so much bigger than you realize.”
Waymond tries getting Evelyn to see a broader perspective beyond her daily problems.
4. “’Right’ is a tiny box invented by people who are afraid.”
He tells Evelyn not to limit herself by other’s expectations. She can define her own path.
5. “You see, when you really put everything on a bagel, it becomes this.”
Waymond uses a bagel metaphor to explain the concept of infinite possibilities in the multiverse.
6. “You know, of all the Evelyns I’ve seen, you’re definitely one of the more interesting ones.”
Complimenting her originality, he implies Evelyn is unique across the multiverse versions of herself.
7. “If nothing matters, then all the pain and guilt you feel for making nothing of your life, it goes away.”
Waymond puts a positive spin on nihilism – if nothing truly matters, Evelyn doesn’t have to feel bad about her failures.
8. “I’ve seen thousands of Evelyns, but never an Evelyn like you. You are capable of anything because you are so bad at everything.”
He gives Evelyn confidence by saying her inexperience makes her full of potential.
9. “I’m confused too. All day… I don’t know what the heck is going on. But somehow… this feels like it’s all my fault.”
Waymond admits he also feels lost, but takes responsibility for their problems.
10. “When I choose to see the good side of things, I’m not being naive. It is strategic and necessary. It’s how I’ve learned to survive through everything.”
He explains how optimism and positivity are conscious choices that give him strength.
11. “I don’t know. The only thing I do know… is that we have to be kind. Please… be kind… especially when we don’t know what’s going on.”
Waymond asks Evelyn to lead with kindness, even in confusing times.
12. “I know you see yourself as a fighter. Well, I see myself as one too. This is how I fight.”
He compares his gentleness to Evelyn’s toughness, saying they both fight in their own way.
13. “I’ve been so focused on what I don’t have, that I’ve forgotten about all the things I do have.”
Waymond expresses gratitude for what he does have, instead of lamenting what he lacks.
14. “So, even though you have broken my heart yet again, I wanted to say, in another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you.”
A touching quote showing Waymond’s devotion to Evelyn despite her flaws.
15. “Every rejection, every disappointment has led you here to this moment.”
He encourages Evelyn that her setbacks led her to the pivotal moment she’s in now.
16. “The only thing I do know is that we have to be kind.”
Repeating an earlier quote, Waymond emphasizes kindness as crucial.
17. “You underestimate how the smallest decisions can compound into significant differences over a lifetime.”
Waymond tells Evelyn that small choices matter and alter the course of one’s life.
18. “You see, the only thing that’s keeping you from doing this is you.”
He inspires confidence in Evelyn by saying she is holding herself back, not anything/anyone else.
19. “I’m not the hero of this story. You are.”
A powerful quote as Waymond hands the mantle of heroism to Evelyn.
20. “The best thing about the multiverse is that there’s always another chance.”
He focuses on the optimism and hopes the idea of the multiverse provides.
Evelyn Wang Quotes
Evelyn Wang, played brilliantly by Michelle Yeoh, has an epic character arc in the film. Here are some of her most impactful quotes:
21. “I got bored one day and put everything on a bagel.”
An early quote shows Evelyn’s silly side and creativity that gets stifled as she ages.
22. “Of all the places I could be, I just want to be here with you.”
Evelyn admits to Waymond that she wants to be with him, despite her flaws.
23. “The way to defeat the villain is to become the villain.”
Evelyn realizes to beat Jobu Tupaki she must learn from her.
24. “Even though you have everything, you have nothing.”
Evelyn to Alpha Waymond, saying despite his riches and power, he lacks meaning.
25. “We’re all connected. Everything everywhere all at once.”
Evelyn grasps the interconnectedness of all things across the multiverse.
26. “I’m finally starting to understand what it means to be kind.”
Key character growth as she evolves from bitter to kinder.
27. “You can do anything you set your mind to.” – Joy Wang
Evelyn recalls her mother’s advice, realizing she can accomplish incredible things.
28. “I don’t want to keep being nothing.”
Evelyn no longer accepts a mediocre life. She wants to make a difference.
29. “My life amounts to nothing.”
Early defeatist attitude Evelyn has to overcome.
30. “I wish I was never born.”
Evelyn was depressed about how her life turned out.
31. “I’m just ordinary. There’s nothing special about me.”
Doubting herself and lacking self-confidence.
32. “I’m a failure. A disappointment to my father.”
Evelyn feels the weight of expectations she hasn’t met.
33. “I’m not a fighter or a hero. I’m just me.”
Unsure of herself, Evelyn can’t imagine being a heroine.
34. “How am I supposed to save the universe? I can barely manage a laundromat.”
Overwhelmed by the immense responsibility suddenly placed on her.
35. “I’ve wasted my entire life being small and stupid.”
Evelyn is harsh on herself for playing it safe and not reaching her potential.
36. “I’m sick of feeling worthless all the time.”
Evelyn was tired of the low self-esteem plaguing her.
37. “I’m not strong enough for this.”
Doubting her inner fortitude and courage.
38. “Everything is too much. I don’t know how to do any of this.”
Feeling daunted and ill-equipped for the challenges ahead.
39. “I don’t want to let everyone down again.”
Fearing she will disappoint others as she’s done in the past.
40. “Maybe I’m not the worst after all.”
Start of a shift in mindset as Evelyn questions her self-judgment.
41. “I have to try. For my family.”
Evelyn realizes she must step up for her father and daughter‘s sake.
42. “If the multiverse believes in me, maybe I should too.”
Inspired by the faith others have in her across the multiverse.
43. “I can do this. I’m everything, everywhere all at once.”
Evelyn embracing her full potential and capability.
44. “We all have potential even if we don’t see it.”
Understanding everyone has untapped gifts and strengths.
45. “My weakness can be my greatest strength.”
Evelyn learns to transform what she sees as flaws into assets.
46. “I’m more powerful than I ever imagined.”
Acknowledging the vast inner power within her.
47. “We’re all in this together across the multiverse.”
Grasping the interconnectedness between all beings and worlds.
48. “I get it now – we have to be kind and care for each other.”
Evelyn understands kindness is paramount.
49. “Love is the most important thing of all.”
Evelyn realizes love is the greatest force.
50. “I’m exactly where I need to be.”
Making peace with herself, Evelyn accepts she is on the right path.
Jobu Tupaki Quotes
Jobu Tupaki, played by Stephanie Hsu, is the powerful villain in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Here are some of her most thought-provoking quotes:
51. “A strong butt is important for balance.” – Deirdre Beaubeirdre
Said while training Evelyn in butt combat. Hilarious!
52. “In another life, I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you.”
Echoing Waymond’s devotion to Evelyn.
53. “I know you can’t beat me. I’m inevitable.”
Tupaki arrogantly boasts of her supreme power.
54. “I’m bored with being all-powerful. Let’s play a game.”
Finding omnipotence dull, she sadistically toys with Evelyn.
55. “You think you’re special? You’re just another me.”
Dehumanizing Evelyn by saying she’s just one of countless versions.
56. “Everything, everywhere, all at once.”
Stealing Evelyn’s mantra to mock her.
57. “You’re adorable, thinking you have free will.”
Patronizing Evelyn for believing she directs her fate.
58. “I’m the villain. It’s my job to break everything.”
Reveling in her role as destroyer of worlds.
59. “I’m not a monster. I’m a rational being.”
Justifying her cruelty as logical, not evil.
60. “Let’s rock and roll.”
Said casually before battling Evelyn.
61. “Welcome to the Alphaverse.”
Introducing her universe where she reigns supreme.
62. “Your universe is so tiny and adorable.”
Dismissing Evelyn’s world as laughably insignificant.
63. “Resistance is futile.”
Telling Evelyn to fight her efforts is hopeless, echoing the Borg from Star Trek.
64. “You can’t defeat me. I know all of your moves.”
Tupaki leverages her ability to foresee Evelyn’s actions.
65. “I’ve calculated every possible outcome. I always win.”
Again stressing the futility of resisting her.
Additional Everything Everywhere All At Once Quotes
Here are more inspirational Everything Everywhere All at Once quotes about the movie’s themes:
66. “The multiverse is a big place. And there’s a lot of weird stuff out there.”
On the strangeness and wonder of parallel worlds.
67. “But the most important thing is to be kind.”
Emphasizing kindness above all.
68. “The universe is not a cold and uncaring place.”
It has beauty, magic, and love.
69. “It’s full of love and kindness.”
Reiterating the multiverse contains good.
70. “You just have to open your heart to see it.”
Need an openness to experience the multiverse’s gifts.
71. “And when you do, you’ll see that there’s nothing to be afraid of.”
The multiverse is not something to fear.
72. “Because we’re all in this together.”
We’re united across worlds and selves.
73. “And we’re all going to be okay.”
Reassurance everything will work out.
74. “I’m so sorry I didn’t tell you sooner.”
Apologizing for hiding the multiverse truth.
75. “I was afraid you wouldn’t understand.”
Worried others would reject the idea.
76. “Everything is everywhere all at once.”
Simplifying the complex concept.
77. “This is a lot to take in, I know.”
Validating it’s an intense revelation.
78. “But I believe in you. You can do this.”
Expressing faith and encouragement.
79. “It’s easy to feel small in such a big universe.”
On feeling insignificant against the cosmos.
80. “But every life matters in ways we can’t imagine.”
You have an important role somewhere.
81. “Focus on the love, not the fear.”
Choose positivity over negativity.
82. “There’s always hope, even in darkness.”
Have faith during tough times.
83. “The present moment is all we ever have.”
Be present. The now matters most.
84. “So breathe, be open, and leap.”
Advice for boldly embracing life.
85. “Your best self is already within you.”
Believe in your inner strengths.
86. “The hardest battles are fought internally.”
Overcoming self-doubt is difficult.
87. “What seems like the end is often a new beginning.”
Out of an ending comes a fresh start.
88. “Let others inspire you, but be your own hero.”
Take inspiration from many sources.
89. “Even the smallest acts of courage can change everything.”
On the power of tiny brave steps.
90. “We’re all stumbling around trying to figure it out.”
Everyone is struggling and learning.
91. “Trust the journey even when you don’t know the way.”
Keep faith despite the uncertainty ahead.
92. “People are not always what they seem to be.”
Look deeper than surface appearances.
93. “Look for the good, especially in those you dislike.”
Seek the light in everyone.
94. “We’re all connected across time and space.”
Reiterating the oneness across worlds.
95. “Have faith in love above all else.”
This uplifting quote on love’s power.
Conclusion
Everything Everywhere All at Once takes audiences on a wild sci-fi multiverse adventure while imparting many words of wisdom. The movie explores deep themes like self-acceptance, courage, kindness, and the interconnectedness of all things with humor and heart. These 90+ quotes capture the film’s most profound, hilarious, and thought-provoking lines sure to stick with you long after watching. What were your favorite quotes from Everything Everywhere All at Once?