25 Edward Scissorhands Quotes to Embrace Your Uniqueness

These Edward Scissorhands quotes will make you think about how tough it can be to be different.

Edward Scissorhands is the main character in the movie.

Tim Burton created and directed the movie and released in 1990.

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Johnny Depp stars as Edward Scissorhands, an artificial humanoid who has scissors for hands.

His inventor could not complete Edward before he passed away, so it forced Edward to go through life without real hands.

The story follows the difficulty that Edward experiences as not only an artificial humanoid but one with scissors instead of hands.

You can learn a few things from these Edward Scissorhands quotes:

• Be grateful for what you have
• Never stop learning and experiencing life
• Tell people how you feel about them

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Inspirational Edward Scissorhands Quotes

1. “But if you had regular hands, you’d be like everyone else.” – Edward Scissorhands

2. “Sweetheart, you can’t buy the necessities of life with cookies.” – Edward Scissorhands

3. “I know it is a little early for Christmas, Edward, but; I have a present for you.” – The Inventor

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4. “All along I felt in my gut there was something wrong with him.” – Kathy Baker

5. “I can’t believe you sheep have strayed so far from the path of righteousness!” – Esmerelda

6. “People are scared of things that are different.” – Edward Scissorhands

Best Edward Scissorhands Quotes

7. “That was the single most thrilling experience of my entire life.” – Joyce

8. “I am not complete.” – Edward Scissorhands

9. “I’d give my left nut to see that again.” – Edward Scissorhands

10. “Forget about holding her hand, man. Think about the damage he could do to other places.” – Edward Scissorhands

11. Edward: “Kevin, you wanna play scissors, paper, stone again?”

Kevin: “No!”

Edward: “Why not?”

Kevin: “’Cause it’s boring. I always win!”

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12. “Hold me.” – Kim

“I can’t.” – Edward

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13. “Well… a long time ago, an inventor lived in that mansion. He made many things, I suppose. He also created a man. He gave him insides, a heart, a brain, everything. Well, almost everything. You see, the inventor was very old. He died before he got to finish the man he invented, so the man was left by himself… incomplete and all alone.” – Kim

“He didn’t have a name?” – Granddaughter

“Of course he had a name. His name was Edward.” – Kim

14. “The light concealing cream goes on first. Then you blend, and blend, and blend. Blending is the secret.” – Peg Boggs

15. “Don’t be ridiculous. You’re not handicapped, you’re—What do they call the—exceptional? My name’s Joyce, and I noticed that you have not tasted any of the ambrosia salad that I made especially for you. Allow me.” — Kathy Baker

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16. “It’s not heaven he’s from, it’s straight from the stinking flames of hell. The power of Satan is in him, I can feel it.” – Esmeralda

17. Bill: “Well, this must be quite a change for you, right, Ed?”

Peg: “Edward, dear. I think he prefers Edward.”

Bill: “Oh, sure.”

Edward Scissorhands Quotes About Love/Relationship

18. “Before he came down here, it never snowed. And afterwards, it did. I don’t think it would be snowing now if he weren’t still up there. Sometimes you can still catch me dancing in it.” – Edward Scissorhands

19. Kim: “You’re here… They didn’t hurt you, did they?” [Edward shakes his head] Were you scared? I tried to make Jim go back, but you can’t make Jim do anything. Thank you for not telling them that we…”

Edward: “You’re welcome.”

20. Edward: Goodbye. [Kim kisses Edward]

Kim: “I love you.”

21. “How about it, Edward? Is there some special lady in your life?” – TV Host

22. “Snuggle in, sweetie. It’s cold out there.” – Kim

23. “Oh. Eddie, is there anything you can’t do? You take my very breath away, I swear. Look at this. Have you ever cut a woman’s hair? Would you cut mine?” – Kathy Baker

24. Kim: “She never saw him again. Not after that night.”

Granddaughter: “How do you know?”

Kim: “Because I was there.”

More Edward Scissorhands Quotes

25. “I know a doctor who might be able to help you.” – Edward Scissorhands

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Which of these Edward Scissorhands quotes is your favorite?

You can see from the quotes that Edward has a difficult existence.

After Edward’s creator passes away, he is found by a lady who takes him into her family, and they try to help him.

We follow the storyline of what Edward goes through, trying to fit in and even falling in love.

A life with scissors for hands would be difficult for anyone, especially if you love someone and want to hold them.

Edward has multiple instances of accidentally cutting someone, and often people think he did it on purpose.

Edward is innocent and just wants to love and be loved, but we follow his story to see that he cannot live a normal existence.

Stream the movie today to see exactly how Edward’s life goes.

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