Updated June 3, 2025 |
Infoplease Staff
Take a trip down memory lane with us as we explore some of the most memorable quotes from the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies. Our collection of quotes from the Jurassic franchise will give you that prehistoric sense of wonder, adventure, and maybe even a few chills, just like the first time you heard the roar of a T-rex. We’re featuring the most unforgettable quotes from all six Jurassic Park movies, giving enthusiasts many quotes to relive, recite, and roar through, one iconic line at a time.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the magic for the first time, this list is sure to transport you back to Isla Nublar, where dinosaurs walk the earth and danger is always just a footstep away.
The Best Jurassic Park and Jurassic World quotes
- “Welcome to Jurassic Park. (1993)”
Spoken by John Hammond when he unveils the park to Drs. Grant and Sattler.
- “Life finds a way. (1993)”
Said by Dr. Ian Malcolm during the dinner scene, warning about nature’s unpredictability.
- “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should. (1993)”
Dr. Malcolm criticizes the ethics of cloning dinosaurs during the tour briefing.
- “God creates dinosaurs. God destroys dinosaurs. God creates man. Man destroys God. Man creates dinosaurs. (1993)”
Malcolm during the lunch debate, critiquing human arrogance.
- “Dinosaurs eat man. Woman inherits the earth. (1993)”
Dr. Ellie Sattler playfully responds to Malcolm’s quote at the same table.
- “Clever girl. (1993)”
Robert Muldoon’s last words, realizing a Velociraptor ambushed him during a hunt.
- “Hold onto your butts. (1993)”
Ray Arnold (Samuel L. Jackson) says this while rebooting the park’s systems.
- “That is one big pile of st.** (1993)”
Malcolm remarks sarcastically while examining a sick Triceratops’ droppings.
- “T-Rex doesn’t want to be fed. He wants to hunt. (1993)”
Dr. Grant explains the predator’s natural instincts during a discussion with Hammond.
- “We spared no expense. (1993)”
Hammond’s repeated reassurance about the park’s quality, ironically undermined by failure.
- “Mommy’s very angry. (1997)”
Malcolm, referring to the T-Rex after rescuing its baby in The Lost World.
- “Don’t go into the long grass! (1997)”
Ajay yells as hunters unknowingly walk into a raptor ambush.
- “Taking dinosaurs off this island is the worst idea in the long, sad history of bad ideas. (1997)”
Malcolm’s warning about InGen’s plan to transport dinosaurs to San Diego.
- “I’m always on the lookout for the future ex-Mrs. Malcolm. (1997)”
A sarcastic line from Malcolm while speaking to a reporter at the beginning.
- “You know, at times like this one feels, well, perhaps extinct. (1997)”
Malcolm mutters this while escaping chaos, echoing his usual pessimism.
- “No force on earth or heaven could get me on that island. (2001)”
Dr. Grant initially refusing the Kirbys’ offer to visit Isla Sorna.
- “Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions. (2001)”
Grant remarks after learning the Kirbys lied about their trip.
- “On this island, there is no such thing as safe. (2001)”
Grant warns the group while explaining the constant danger on Isla Sorna.
- “They’re smarter than primates. (2001)”
Grant discusses the Velociraptors’ intelligence with Amanda Kirby.
- “If we split up, I’m going with you guys. (2001)”
Billy Brennan jokes while suggesting they stick together in a tense moment.
- “The park is open. (2015)”
Marketing tagline and in-film announcement about Jurassic World’s grand opening.
- “We have an asset out of containment. (2015)”
Claire announces the escape of the Indominus Rex to park control staff.
- “That thing out there… that is no dinosaur. (2015)”
Owen Grady says this after discovering the Indominus Rex's unnatural behavior.
- “You didn’t ask for reality; you asked for more teeth. (2015)”
Dr. Henry Wu defends creating the Indominus Rex to satisfy public demand.
- “The key to a happy life is to accept you are never actually in control. (2015)”
Simon Masrani reflects on life while piloting a helicopter.
- “We’re going after it with everything we’ve got. (2015)”
Owen prepares to hunt the escaped Indominus Rex with the ACU team.
- “We need more teeth. (2015)”
Gray Mitchell suggests using another dinosaur to fight the Indominus.
- “I was with the Navy, not the Navajo. (2015)”
Owen responds to Claire’s idea about tracking methods in the jungle.
- “She’s killing for sport. (2015)”
Owen discovers the Indominus Rex isn’t killing for food.
- “Evacuate the island. (2015)”
Claire orders a full evacuation after the dinosaur threat becomes uncontrollable.
- “These creatures were here before us. And if we’re not careful, they’ll be here after. (2018)”
Malcolm testifies to Congress about letting nature take its course.
- “Do you remember the first time you saw a dinosaur? (2018)”
Claire asks Owen during their mission to rescue the animals.
- “We brought them back. We have to save them. (2018)”
Claire defends her decision to rescue the dinosaurs from the volcanic eruption.
- “Change is like death. You don’t know what it looks like until you’re standing at the gates. (2018)”
Malcolm makes a philosophical observation during a courtroom speech.
- “A rescue op? Save the dinosaurs from an island that’s about to explode? What could go wrong? (2018)”
Owen sarcastically questions the plan to return to Isla Nublar.
- “We’re racing toward the extinction of our species. We not only lack dominion over nature, we’re subordinate to it. (2022)”
Malcolm addresses a lecture hall about humanity's place in the natural order.
- “It’s not about control. It’s a relationship based on respect. (2022)”
Owen explains how he works with raptors like Blue.
- “We’re not only creating dinosaurs; we’re creating a new world. (2022)”
Spoken in recognition of the larger consequences of genetic engineering.
- “We made a terrible mistake. (2022)”
A statement of regret following the global spread of dinosaurs.
- “This isn’t about saving our legacy. It’s about saving the future. (2022)”
Spoken by a key character when deciding to stop corporate misuse of genetics.
- “They’re too clever to ignore. (2022)”
A remark about raptors during a strategic conversation.
- “We’re not just facing dinosaurs; we’re facing our own creations. (2022)”
Acknowledges how hybrid creatures have gone beyond natural behavior.
- “This island holds secrets we were never meant to uncover. (2022)”
Said while exploring a hidden facility tied to the new dinosaur breeds.
- “We thought we were in control. We were wrong. (2022)”
A realization voiced by Claire or Owen after events spiral out of control.
- “Survival isn’t about strength; it’s about adaptability. (2022)”
Comment on how both humans and dinosaurs must evolve to survive.
- “Every decision we made led us here. (2022)”
A moment of reflection on the path taken throughout the series.
- “Nature doesn’t need us. We need nature. (2022)”
Spoken in a scene emphasizing environmental balance.
- “We’ve crossed a line that can’t be uncrossed. (2022)”
Refers to irreversible consequences of genetic manipulation.
- “The past is a lesson, not a blueprint. (2022)”
Reminds characters to learn from mistakes without repeating them.
- “This time, we must coexist. (2022)”
Final message of Dominion, signaling a new era of shared survival.
