50 Plot Twist Quotes That Celebrate the Unexpected Things

By Stephanie Kirby | Published August 8, 2023

Check out these plot twist quotes that celebrate unexpected things!

Plot twists are usually associated with books, movies, or television shows, but these unexpected turns of events can even apply to your life

A plot twist occurs when something unexpected happens that changes the direction of a story, whether that is in a person’s life or in entertainment.

Here are some examples of plot twists:

When you feel like you have met your life partner only to be devastated by a breakup and then find your soulmate.
When a movie or a book makes you feel like you know who the villain is, only to find out that the person you thought was the good guy is the villain.
When you start a career you always wanted, only to find your real passion and switch careers.
When a main character is suddenly killed off in a book, movie, or television show.

Take a look at these plot twist quotes to see some unexpected endings!

Check out these Plot Twist Quotes About Life

Life is not a straight path, as evidenced by these quotes!

1. “Life has many twists and turns.” — Max Baucus

2. “The journey has a lot of twists and turns. It isn’t always pretty.” — Bob Menendez

3. “Sometimes God takes your life for some crazy twists and turns.” — Judah Smith

4. “Life can take so many twists and turns. You can’t ever count yourself out.” — Portia de Rossi

5. “Being open to unexpected turns in the road is an important part of success.” — Condoleezza Rice

6. “Life has got all those twists and turns. You’ve got to hold on tight, and off you go.” — Nicole Kidman

7. “Life is not what you expect: it is made up of the most unexpected twists and turns.” — Ilaiyaraaja

8. “I’m destiny’s child. I’ve enjoyed every minute of my life; all the twists and turns have made me who I am.” — Vijayashanti

9. “It is hard sometimes to look into the future; you never know what twist and turn the school of life is going to take.” — Susan Lucci

10. “No matter what twists and turns your life offers you, your ability to be adaptable and flexible will help you to stay open to all of the hidden gifts that difficulty may offer.” — Mandy Ingber

Movie Plot Twist Quotes

Enjoy some of the best plot twist quotes from movies!

11. “We’re the same person.” — Tyler, Fight Club

12. “We all go a little mad sometimes.” — Billy, Scream

13. “Houston, we have a problem.” — Jim Lovell, Apollo 13

14. “There is no District 12.” — Gale Hawthorne, The Hunger Games

15. “You know I can’t give you these keys, right, babe?” — Rose, Get Out

16. “Bucky?” — Captain America, Captain America: The Winter Soldier

17. “If only there was someone out there who loved you.” — Prince Hans, Frozen

18. “Luke, I am your father.” — Darth Vader, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

19. “I couldn’t resist mate.” — Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl

20. “You never told me her name, did you?” — Wanda Maximoff, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Plot Twist Quotes From Books

Take a look at these fun plot twist quotes from books.

21. “Life finds a way.” — Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park

22. “Did you have Hines killed?” — Behcet Kaya, Body In The Woods

23. “Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold.” — Johnny Cade, The Outsiders

24. “I wanted you to see what real courage is.” — Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird

25. “It is nothing to die; it is dreadful not to live.” — Victor Hugo, Les Miserables

26. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” — Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

27. “I said I’m not gonna hurt ya. I’m just going to bash your brains in.” — Jack Torrance, The Shining

28. “My name is Inigo Montoya; you killed my father; prepare to die!” — Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride

29.“I am Gandalf the White. And I come back to you now, at the turn of the tide.” — Gandalf, Lord of the Rings

30. “It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer.” — Charlotte, Charlotte’s Web

Television Show Plot Twist Quotes

Enjoy some of the best plot twist quotes from television shows.

31. “I’m not Joe.” — Joe, You

32. “We have to go back.” — Jack, Lost

33. “Where do you think we are?” — J.D., Scrubs

34. “Don’t tell mama.” — Amma, Sharp Objects

35. “I killed someone.” — Serena, Gossip Girl

36. “What year is this?” — Laura, Twin Peaks: The Return

37. “It doesn’t matter. I die all the time.” — Alan, Russian Doll

38. “We will return your soul.” — Demon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer

39. “I helped her. She needed my help.” — Meredith, The Vampire Diaries

40. “You didn’t think you were the only magical girl in town, did you?” — Agatha, Wandavision

More Plot Twist Quotes About Life

Here are some more quotes about the plot twists in life.

41. “I don’t like twists. I don’t get much out of them.” — Robert Eggers

42. “Do things without always knowing how they’ll turn out.” — Randall Munroe

43. “It’s very hard to find true friends when your life is a bumpy ride full of twists and turns.” — Harbhajan Singh

44. “The twists and turns of your life can be so unexpected, and that’s a good thing to learn.” — Christina Baker Kline

45. “For sure, life takes many twists and turns, and one never knows what the future might hold.” — Angel Di Maria

46. “My own life has had so many twists that I keep thinking I’ll have one blessing that is not in disguise.” — Ken Bruen

47. “The road of life twists and turns, and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.” — Don Williams

48. “From the start of it to the end of it, there were a lot of twists and turns, a lot of different adversities. Having overcome those, it makes you stronger.” — Chris Pronger

49. “If you try to plan every step, you may miss those wonderful twists and turns. Just find your next adventure-do it well, enjoy it-and then, not now, think about what comes next.” — Condoleezza Rice

50. “Each of us may think we know exactly what we need to make us happy, what will be good for us, what will ensure we have our happy ending, but life rarely works out in the way we expect.” — Jane Green