*Classroom bell rings*

John Keating (Robin Williams): Why do I stand up here? Anybody?
Charlie Dalton (Gale Hansen): To feel taller!
John Keating (Robin Williams): No! *dings bell* Thank you for playing, Mr. Dalton. I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way. You see, the world looks very different from up here. You don't believe me? Come see for yourself; come on. Come on. Just when you think you know something, you have to look at it in another way. Even though it may seem silly or wrong, you must try. Now, when you read, don't just consider what the author thinks, consider what you think. Boys, you must strive to find your own voice. 'Cause the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are to find it at all. Thoreau said, "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation." Don't be resigned to that. Break out! Don't just walk off the edge like lemmings, look around you! There! There you go, Mr. Priske. Thank you! Yes! Dare to strike out and find new ground!

*Classroom bell rings*