Alright, I'll admit it. Titanic is my one of my all-time favorite movies. I know there is a lot of criticism surrounding it, but let's be honest, 11 Oscars later, James Cameron knew what he was doing. This movie is not just a "stupid, love story" or just an over-popularized tragedy, it is a classic film and a moving tribute. I know this could be debated and some of you may even bring up my personal favorite defense, "It didn't have to be a tragedy! There was room enough for both of them on the door!" (Look. No. Think about the bigger picture here, The Titanic did not have a happy ending in any way in history.) But regardless of your feelings on the film or knowledge of the historical significance, Titanic has its own proverbs to offer.
1. Bigger is definitely not always better.
This is pretty self-explanatory. For starters, look at the size of the ship.
2. Getting married at 17 traps a free spirit.
I mean, hey, there's a reason the average age of marriage keeps increasing.
3. Accept help from strangers.
Sometimes your saving grace comes from the most unlikely of places. Maybe the poor artist will change your perspective one day, too.
4. If he closes your jewelry box when you are listening to the tune, he is not the one.
Seriously, Cal? Seriously?
5. Lots of diamonds does not equal lots of love.
Perhaps diamonds aren't a girl's best friend, after all.
6. In modern context, if he teaches you to be a man in order to free yourself, maybe there's a reason it didn't work out.
No, ladies, not even Leonardo DiCaprio should have that much power over you.
7. Real parties must have bagpipes and beer. (And really bad tap-dancing.)
You think you get down to rap music? Well have I got news for you....
8. To break that Glass Ceiling you've got to drink as much beer as the Irish men and still show off your ballet moves.
What? You think a first class girl can't drink?
9. Girls can make the first move.
If you want it, go after it.
10. Don't waste your life, the opportunity may have come at the cost of someone else.
11. Do not ever jump back on a sinking boat.
Literally and metaphorically, just think about this one.
12. Your money can't save you any more than it can save me.
13. If he has temper tantrums as a grown man and destroys your lovely brunch in a fit of rage, it's time to take your tea somewhere else.
14. If your mom likes him more than you do, let her have him.
15. Ocean explorers always have gold hoop earrings.
Literally and metaphorically, just think about this one.
16. String music may not keep people calm in a crisis, but I'm sure it's a nice way to go.
To the string quartet: I was listening. And I thank you.
17. The last thing any of us need is another picture where we look like porcelain dolls.
Maybe we should follow Rose's example and have more real depictions of ourselves. Honestly, we all know your life doesn't look like your Instagram. (Shoutout to Free the Nipple)
18. Those early early 20th century cars were more spacious than they looked.
Definitely room for more than 2 in the back of that 1912 Renault Type CB Coupe De Ville.
19. Tragedy does not have to stop you.
Take time to mourn, but make use of the time you have and the lessons you have learned.
20. Actually, maybe it is time to let go.
Take what you will from this movie, but in its whopping four hours, I'm sure you can find something to take away.
