Jack Torrance

From: The Shining

379 quotes

"The hotel knows what each person needs to become complete."
"I've found my purpose, and nothing will stop me from achieving it."
Motivation
"The mind is a labyrinth with no exit."
"A man who embraces his darkness becomes invincible."
Power
"I understand now that control is the ultimate freedom."
Philosophy
"The winter of my discontent has become enlightenment."
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
Work
"I'm not a monster. I'm only a man who wanted to provide for his family."
Family
"You can't imagine how much I love this place already."
Love
"I have always been the caretaker here. I have always been here."
Time
"We're not going anywhere. We're staying right here."
Perseverance
"The world's a hard place. It don't care how smart you are."
Wisdom
"I just don't understand why you had to make such a big thing about it."
Relationships
"A man's reach should exceed his grasp."
"I've always believed the truth is out there."
Truth
"That's funny, that's funny, that's very funny."
Humor
"I'm trying to save my family from the real monsters."
Courage
"Success is nothing without those you love to share it with."
Success
"This job, it's everything I've worked for."
Work
"Danny's a very bright boy, but he's still just a boy."
Education
"I believe in second chances."
Hope
"The hotel is a living thing. It breathes."
Nature
"Come and play with us, Jack. Forever and ever."
Fear
"Writers have to write or they'll go insane."
Creativity
"I know I've been a difficult man to live with."
Relationships
"This is God's work we're doing here."
Faith
"A man's got to know his limitations."
Wisdom
"I'm a dangerous man to cross."
Power
"The change will do us good."
Change
"I've conquered my demons. Mostly."
Strength