The 17 best quotes from 'The Princess Bride,' which turns 30 today
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"The Princess Bride" celebrated its thirtieth anniversary Monday.
Since its release, Buttercup and Westley's love story has cemented itself into pop culture, and has become known for its bounty of hilarious and memorable lines.
Any fan of the cult classic will find it impossible not to think immediately of Vizzini when the word "inconceivable" is uttered, or be reminded instantly of Westley when the phrase "as you wish" is said.
In honor of "The Princess Bride's" thirtieth anniversary we've put together a list of the best quotes from the film.
Here are the 17 best quotes from "The Princess Bride":
1. "A book?"
The Grandson: A book?
Grandpa: In my day, television was called 'a book.'
2. "As you wish."
Grandpa: Nothing gave Buttercup as much pleasure as ordering Westley around.
Buttercup: Farm boy, polish my horse's saddle. I want to see my face shining in it by morning.
Westley: As you wish.
Grandpa: "As you wish" was all he ever said to her.
Buttercup: Farm boy, fill these with water - please.
Westley: As you wish.
Grandpa: That day, she was amazed to discover that when he was saying "As you wish," what he meant was, "I love you." And even more amazing was the day she realized she truly loved him back.
Buttercup: Farm boy ... fetch me that pitcher.
Westley: As you wish.
3. "Anybody want a peanut?"
Inigo Montoya: That Vizzini, he can fuss.
Fezzik: Fuss, fuss … I think he like to scream at us.
Inigo Montoya: Probably he means no harm.
Fezzik: He’s really very short on charm.
Inigo Montoya: You have a great gift for rhyme.
Fezzik: Yes, yes, some of the time.
Vizzini: Enough of that.
Inigo Montoya: Fezzik, are there rocks ahead?
Fezzik: If there are, we all be dead.
Vizzini: No more rhymes now, I mean it.
Fezzik: Anybody want a peanut?
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