Fireproof is a 2008 movie that centers on firefighter Caleb Holt who enters into a a 40-day challenge to save his marriage with his wife Catherine. Go through some of the best quotes and sayings from the 2008 movie Fireproof, directed by Alex Kendrick and starring Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea.
Quotes from Caleb Holt
But marriages aren't fireproof. Sometimes you get burned.
~ Caleb Holt.
You never leave your partner! Especially in a fire!
~ Caleb Holt.
I know what you're doing. And I have no intention of stepping aside as you try to steal my wife's heart. I've made some mistakes, but I still love her. So just know that I am going after her too. And since I'm married to her, I'd say I've got a head start. By the way,
~ Caleb Holt.
When a man is trying to win the heart of a woman, he studies her. He learns her likes, dislikes, habits and hobbies. But after he wins her heart and marries her, he often stops learning about her. If the amount he studied her before marriage was equal to a high school degree, he should continue to learn about her until he gains a college degree, a master's degree and ultimately a doctorate degree. It is a lifelong journey that draws his heart ever closer to hers.
~ Caleb Holt.
But marriages aren't fireproof. Sometimes you get burned.
~ Caleb Holt.
You never leave your partner! Especially in a fire!
~ Caleb Holt.
I know what you're doing. And I have no intention of stepping aside as you try to steal my wife's heart. I've made some mistakes, but I still love her. So just know that I am going after her too. And since I'm married to her, I'd say I've got a head start. By the way,
~ Caleb Holt.
When a man is trying to win the heart of a woman, he studies her. He learns her likes, dislikes, habits and hobbies. But after he wins her heart and marries her, he often stops learning about her. If the amount he studied her before marriage was equal to a high school degree, he should continue to learn about her until he gains a college degree, a master's degree and ultimately a doctorate degree. It is a lifelong journey that draws his heart ever closer to hers.
~ Caleb Holt.
And you'd think after I washed the car, I've changed the oil, do the dishes, cleaned the house, that she would try to show me a little bit of gratitude. But she doesn't! In fact, when I come home, she makes me like I'm - like I'm an enemy! I'm not even welcome in my own home, Dad. That is what really ticks me off! Dad, for the last three weeks, I have bent over backwards for her. I have tried to demonstrate that I still care about this relationship. I bought her flowers, which she threw away. I have taken her insults and her sarcasm, but last night was it. I made dinner for her. I did everything I could to demonstrate that I care about her, to show value for her, and she spat in my face! She does not deserve this, Dad. I'm not doing it anymore! How am I supposed to show love to somebody over and over and over who constantly rejects me?
~ Caleb Holt.
She's stubborn. She makes everything difficult for me. She's ungrateful. She's constantly griping about something.
~ Caleb Holt.
I am not a perfect person, but better than most. And if my marriage is failing, it is not all my fault.
~ Caleb Holt.
If there's a God out there somewhere, he's not interested in me and my problems.
~ Caleb Holt.
I am sorry. I have been so selfish. For the past seven years, I have trampled on you with my words and with my actions. I have loved other things, when I should have loved you. In the last few weeks, God has given me a love for you that I have never had before. And I have asked Him to forgive me. And I am hoping, I am praying, that somehow you would be able to forgive me too. Catherine, I do not want to live the rest of my life without you.
~ Caleb Holt.
It's respect. That's the issue. That's the reason our marriage is failing. She shows me no respect at all. And the saddest part about it is...Our marriage has been fine until this year. Now all of a sudden she goes off the deep end. I don't know what to think. I don't understand her. She's emotional about everything, she's easily offended, and way too sensitive. And then she starts nagging me and saying I don't listen to her, or something like that. It drives me crazy. I feel like I'm going...She's probably whining to her friends, making me sound like a criminal. I can see them all right now: crying, having some sort of group hug...I don't have a reason to return.
~ Caleb Holt.
~ Caleb Holt.
She's stubborn. She makes everything difficult for me. She's ungrateful. She's constantly griping about something.
~ Caleb Holt.
I am not a perfect person, but better than most. And if my marriage is failing, it is not all my fault.
~ Caleb Holt.
If there's a God out there somewhere, he's not interested in me and my problems.
~ Caleb Holt.
I am sorry. I have been so selfish. For the past seven years, I have trampled on you with my words and with my actions. I have loved other things, when I should have loved you. In the last few weeks, God has given me a love for you that I have never had before. And I have asked Him to forgive me. And I am hoping, I am praying, that somehow you would be able to forgive me too. Catherine, I do not want to live the rest of my life without you.
~ Caleb Holt.
It's respect. That's the issue. That's the reason our marriage is failing. She shows me no respect at all. And the saddest part about it is...Our marriage has been fine until this year. Now all of a sudden she goes off the deep end. I don't know what to think. I don't understand her. She's emotional about everything, she's easily offended, and way too sensitive. And then she starts nagging me and saying I don't listen to her, or something like that. It drives me crazy. I feel like I'm going...She's probably whining to her friends, making me sound like a criminal. I can see them all right now: crying, having some sort of group hug...I don't have a reason to return.
~ Caleb Holt.
Quotes from Catherine Holt
Honorable? Honorable? What were you just looking at, Caleb? What was on that computer screen? Was that honorable? Who do you think you're fooling? Do you know why your sweet little gestures mean nothing to me? It's because that's the kind of man you've become. When you're alone, that's what you default to, and there is nothing honorable about it.
~ Catherine Holt.
No, I decided last night that I am not the one who's leaving. He's the problem, not me.
~ Catherine Holt.
He doesn't have a clue. He thinks our marriage has been fine for the most part. You know, he probably thinks...
~ Catherine Holt.
I mean, he's so insensitive. You know, he doesn't truly care how I feel, he doesn't listen to me. Even if I say it over and over and over again. Insane. You know, he doesn't understand my needs. It feels like we are completely and totally...
~ Catherine Holt.
I know you always told me to hang on during the hard times, but you don't know what I've been competing with. Momma, when he looks... he makes me feel so humiliated. And he doesn't even know it. When did I stop being good enough for him?
~ Catherine Holt.
Honorable? Honorable? What were you just looking at, Caleb? What was on that computer screen? Was that honorable? Who do you think you're fooling? Do you know why your sweet little gestures mean nothing to me? It's because that's the kind of man you've become. When you're alone, that's what you default to, and there is nothing honorable about it.
~ Catherine Holt.
No, I decided last night that I am not the one who's leaving. He's the problem, not me.
~ Catherine Holt.
He doesn't have a clue. He thinks our marriage has been fine for the most part. You know, he probably thinks...
~ Catherine Holt.
I mean, he's so insensitive. You know, he doesn't truly care how I feel, he doesn't listen to me. Even if I say it over and over and over again. Insane. You know, he doesn't understand my needs. It feels like we are completely and totally...
~ Catherine Holt.
I know you always told me to hang on during the hard times, but you don't know what I've been competing with. Momma, when he looks... he makes me feel so humiliated. And he doesn't even know it. When did I stop being good enough for him?
~ Catherine Holt.
Quotes from Cheryl Holt
Resolve to say nothing negative,If the temptation arises,choose not to say anything.
~ Cheryl Holt.
Although love is communicated in a number of ways,our words often reflect the condition of our heart.
~ Cheryl Holt.
Do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindness.
~ Cheryl Holt.
Be quick to listen,slow to speak and slow to get angry.
~ Cheryl Holt.
It's better to hold your tongue than to say something you'll regret.
~ Cheryl Holt.
You can't love her,because you can't give her what you don't have.
~ Cheryl Holt.
When a man is trying to win the heart of a woman, he studies her.He learns her likes, dislikes,habits and hobbies.But after he wins her heart and marries her,he often stops learning about her.It is a lifelong journey that draws his heart ever closer to hers.
~ Cheryl Holt.
Whatever you put your time,energy and money into,it will become more important to you.It's hard to care for something you're not investing in.
~ Cheryl Holt.
Resolve to say nothing negative,If the temptation arises,choose not to say anything.
~ Cheryl Holt.
Although love is communicated in a number of ways,our words often reflect the condition of our heart.
~ Cheryl Holt.
Do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindness.
~ Cheryl Holt.
Be quick to listen,slow to speak and slow to get angry.
~ Cheryl Holt.
It's better to hold your tongue than to say something you'll regret.
~ Cheryl Holt.
You can't love her,because you can't give her what you don't have.
~ Cheryl Holt.
When a man is trying to win the heart of a woman, he studies her.He learns her likes, dislikes,habits and hobbies.But after he wins her heart and marries her,he often stops learning about her.It is a lifelong journey that draws his heart ever closer to hers.
~ Cheryl Holt.
Whatever you put your time,energy and money into,it will become more important to you.It's hard to care for something you're not investing in.
~ Cheryl Holt.
Quotes from Michael Simmons
But just remember: a woman's like a rose; if you treat her right, she'll bloom, if you don't, she'll wilt.
~ Michael Simmons.
But Caleb, man, I've seen you run into a burning building to save people you don't even know. But you're gonna let your own marriage just burn to the ground.
~ Michael Simmons.
You know what that ring on your finger means? Yeah, well, it also means you made a lifelong covenant. You putting on that ring, by saying your vows. The sad part about it is when most people promise for better or for worse, they really only mean for the better.
~ Michael Simmons.
Caleb, salt and pepper are completely different. Their makeup is different; their taste and their color. But you always see 'em together.
~ Michael Simmons.
Caleb, when two people get married; it's for better or for worse, for richer or for poor, in sickness and in health.
~ Michael Simmons.
Fireproof doesn't mean a fire will never come, but that when it comes you'll be able to withstand it.
~ Michael Simmons.
For one whole year. I got married for the wrong reasons, then I turned around and got a divorce for the wrong reasons. Man, I thought I was just following my heart.
~ Michael Simmons.
It was before I gave my life to the Lord. Man, I was only concerned about my rights and my needs. Man, I ruined her life. But when I gave my life to God, I tried to find her but she'd already remarried. So believe me when I tell you I got a big scar. Man, God meant marriage to be for life. That's why you gotta keep your vows to Catherine. You gotta beg God to teach you to be a good husband. And don't just follow your heart, man; 'cause your heart can be deceived. But you gotta lead your heart.
~ Michael Simmons.
But just remember: a woman's like a rose; if you treat her right, she'll bloom, if you don't, she'll wilt.
~ Michael Simmons.
But Caleb, man, I've seen you run into a burning building to save people you don't even know. But you're gonna let your own marriage just burn to the ground.
~ Michael Simmons.
You know what that ring on your finger means? Yeah, well, it also means you made a lifelong covenant. You putting on that ring, by saying your vows. The sad part about it is when most people promise for better or for worse, they really only mean for the better.
~ Michael Simmons.
Caleb, salt and pepper are completely different. Their makeup is different; their taste and their color. But you always see 'em together.
~ Michael Simmons.
Caleb, when two people get married; it's for better or for worse, for richer or for poor, in sickness and in health.
~ Michael Simmons.
Fireproof doesn't mean a fire will never come, but that when it comes you'll be able to withstand it.
~ Michael Simmons.
For one whole year. I got married for the wrong reasons, then I turned around and got a divorce for the wrong reasons. Man, I thought I was just following my heart.
~ Michael Simmons.
It was before I gave my life to the Lord. Man, I was only concerned about my rights and my needs. Man, I ruined her life. But when I gave my life to God, I tried to find her but she'd already remarried. So believe me when I tell you I got a big scar. Man, God meant marriage to be for life. That's why you gotta keep your vows to Catherine. You gotta beg God to teach you to be a good husband. And don't just follow your heart, man; 'cause your heart can be deceived. But you gotta lead your heart.
~ Michael Simmons.
Quotes from John Holt
Son, saving someone from a fire doesn't make you right with God. You've broken His commandments. And one day, you'll answer to Him for that.
~ John Holt.
Caleb, is there anything in you that wants to save your marriage?
~ John Holt.
God changed your life. The Love Dare was just a tool He used.
~ John Holt.
Well it's when you determine whether your heart's in it or not. Makes you check your real motives when things get difficult.
~ John Holt.
Son, you just asked me: how can someone show love over and over again when they're constantly rejected? Caleb, the answer is: you can't love her, because you can't give her what you don't have. I couldn't truly love your mother until I understood what love truly was. It's not because I get some reward out of it. I've now made a decision to love your mother whether she deserves it or not. Son, God loves you, even though you don't deserve it. Even though you've rejected Him. Spat in His face. God sent Jesus to die on the cross for your sin, because He loves you. The cross was offensive to me, until I came to it. But when I did, Jesus Christ changed my life. That's when I truly began to love your mom. Son, I can't settle this for you. This is between you and the Lord. But I love you too much not to tell you the truth. Can't you see that you need Him? Can't you see that you need His forgiveness?
~ John Holt.
Son, saving someone from a fire doesn't make you right with God. You've broken His commandments. And one day, you'll answer to Him for that.
~ John Holt.
Caleb, is there anything in you that wants to save your marriage?
~ John Holt.
God changed your life. The Love Dare was just a tool He used.
~ John Holt.
Well it's when you determine whether your heart's in it or not. Makes you check your real motives when things get difficult.
~ John Holt.
Son, you just asked me: how can someone show love over and over again when they're constantly rejected? Caleb, the answer is: you can't love her, because you can't give her what you don't have. I couldn't truly love your mother until I understood what love truly was. It's not because I get some reward out of it. I've now made a decision to love your mother whether she deserves it or not. Son, God loves you, even though you don't deserve it. Even though you've rejected Him. Spat in His face. God sent Jesus to die on the cross for your sin, because He loves you. The cross was offensive to me, until I came to it. But when I did, Jesus Christ changed my life. That's when I truly began to love your mom. Son, I can't settle this for you. This is between you and the Lord. But I love you too much not to tell you the truth. Can't you see that you need Him? Can't you see that you need His forgiveness?
~ John Holt.
Quotes from other characters
You can say that again. A real man's got to be a hero to his wife before he can be to anybody else, or he ain't a real man.
~ Deidra Harris.
That's right, girl, stand your ground. Make him respect you. If there's one thing a man understands...
~ Deidra Harris.
Nah. 255 pounds of pure love. All you need to make marriage work is a little bit of romance, and that comes from right here.
~ Wayne Floyd.
Man, the only thing you'll come in here with hanging from your arm, is a bucket of chicken.
~ Terrell Sanders.
...if this doctor is trying to woo you while you're still married, what makes you think he won't do that with someone else?
~ Anna Stone.
You can say that again. A real man's got to be a hero to his wife before he can be to anybody else, or he ain't a real man.
~ Deidra Harris.
That's right, girl, stand your ground. Make him respect you. If there's one thing a man understands...
~ Deidra Harris.
Nah. 255 pounds of pure love. All you need to make marriage work is a little bit of romance, and that comes from right here.
~ Wayne Floyd.
Man, the only thing you'll come in here with hanging from your arm, is a bucket of chicken.
~ Terrell Sanders.
...if this doctor is trying to woo you while you're still married, what makes you think he won't do that with someone else?
~ Anna Stone.