Jack Torrance

From: The Shining

379 quotes

"Sometimes kindness is a weakness you cannot afford."
Philosophy
"The mind is more powerful than any weapon."
Knowledge
"I'm capable of great things when given the chance."
"A man must face his demons to become whole."
Courage
"The world doesn't care about your intentions, only your results."
"I believe in the power of redemption, if you're strong enough."
Faith
"Creativity flourishes when you're cut off from the world."
Creativity
"A man's fear reveals who he truly is."
Fear
"I'm not giving up on myself or my family."
Perseverance
"The past is a weight that never gets lighter."
"Leadership means making hard choices when no one else will."
Leadership
"I've sacrificed everything for this moment."
"The mind can conjure horrors more real than life itself."
Imagination
"A man's legacy is defined by his greatest achievements."
Success
"I understand now what the hotel has been trying to teach me."
Wisdom
"The pursuit of greatness requires a price most won't pay."
"A man who loses control loses everything."
"I've learned that some things are worth any sacrifice."
"The hotel is a reflection of the human soul laid bare."
Philosophy
"I'm stronger than I've ever been now."
Strength
"A father's love can move mountains or cause avalanches."
Love
"The truth about myself has finally become clear."
"I won't be broken by circumstances or by people."
"The mind adapts to isolation in ways you never expect."
"A man must earn his place in history."
History
"I've accepted what I am and what I'm capable of."
"The past whispers to us if we're willing to listen."
Time
"Great writers understand the darkness in human nature."
Literature
"I'm no longer bound by the limitations others place on me."
Freedom
"A man's true nature emerges when pressure is applied."