The Day After Tomorrow

"Everything I've ever cared about, everything I've worked for... has all been preparation for a future that no longer exists. I know you always thought I took the competition too seriously. You were right. It was all for nothing."

President Blake: "What exactly are you proposing, Professor?"
Jack Hall: "Evacuate everyone South of that line."
President Blake: "What about the people in the North?"
Jack Hall: "I'm afraid it's too late for them. If they go outside, the storm will kill them. At this point, their best chance is to stay inside. Try to ride it out. Pray."

Simon: "Hello, professor. How was India?"
Terry Rapson: "Oh, you know what these scientific gatherings are. All dancing girls, wine and parties."

Jason Evans: [experiencing some pain from head injury after waking up] "Okay. What happened?"
Jack Hall: "Well, we had to get inside in kind of a hurry, so I sort of pushed you in."
Jason Evans: "I should be used to you pushing me around."

"Books can be good for something other than burning."

"I think we are on the verge of a major climate shift!"

Jason Evans: "What do you think's going to happen to us?"
Jack Hall: "What do you mean?"
Jason Evans: "I mean 'us'?
Civilization! Everyone!"
Jack Hall: "Mankind survived the last ice age. We're certainly capable of surviving this one. All depends on whether or not we're able to learn from our mistakes."

Becker: "I don't accept that abandoning half of the country is necessary."
Gomez: "Maybe if you would've listened to him sooner, it wouldn't be."
Becker: "Bullshit! It's easy for him to suggest this plan. He's safely here in Washington."
Gomez: "His son is in Manhattan. I just thought you should know that before you start questioning his motives."