Tom Hanks. What an actor.

Forrest Gump. What a character.

If you are a movie enthusiast of any kind, a Tom Hanks fan, or just all around love movies and memorable characters, then "Forrest Gump" is one of those movies that will have you crying one moment and then laughing the next.

The movie itself was a blockbuster, but it was also critically acclaimed, winning the Academy Award for Best Picture the year it was released (1994), along with 13 other Oscar nominations.

Here are seven of the best quotes from the movie!

1. "Run Forrest, Run!" -Jenny

2. "From that day on, we was always together. Jenny and me was like peas and carrots." -Forrest

3. "My mama always said, ‘Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.'” -Forrest

4. “I never thanked you for saving my life.” -Lieutenant Dan

5. “Bubba was my best good friend. And even I know that ain’t something you can find just around the corner. Bubba was going to be a shrimping boat captain, but instead, he died right there by that river in Vietnam.” -Forrest

6. “You have to do the best with what God gave you.” – Mrs. Gump

7. “My Mama always said you’ve got to put the past behind you before you can move on.” – Forrest