QOTD: What’s the Most Memorable Quote From a Movie or TV Show for You?

As a diehard The Office fan, my all-time favorite line has to be this gem from Dwight Schrute: “Whenever I’m about to do something, I think, ‘Would an idiot do that?’ And if they would, I do not do that thing.” Let’s break this down. First off, I genuinely admire Dwight’s righteous rigidity. There’s something oddly compelling about being that confident and comfortable in oblivion. And let’s be real, Dwight is oblivious in the most Dwight way possible.

This quote perfectly captures his hilariously black-and-white, almost childlike view of the world. He operates with this unshakable confidence in his own superiority, which is ironic because, as any fan of the series knows, Dwight has a keen tendency for foolishness. That’s the beauty of this line — it’s dripping with irony. It’s like Dwight is completely unaware that he’s often the foolish person he claims to avoid. Classic Dwight.

On a personal level, this quote is a little reminder not to take myself too seriously. Dwight was out there acting the fool and still won in life at the end of the day… beet farm and all. It’s proof that you don’t have to be perfect or even remotely normal to find fulfillment. Is it the most profound quote ever? Maybe not. But it’s definitely something to think on and laugh about. What about you? Got a favorite line from a movie or a show?

For more quotable gems, The Office is currently streaming on Peacock.