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THE MATRIX: THE ORACLE'S BEST QUOTES, RANKED

By Stephen Lagioia
Published Apr 1, 2020


In The Matrix, Neo's mentor the Oracle is all-knowing — which makes for some
pretty awesome quotes.



The Wachowskis' psychological sci-fi, The Matrix, is full of profound and
memorable writing, laced with compelling storytelling and an
imaginative dystopian backdrop. Much of this dynamic writing comes in the form
of captivating quotes from many of the trilogy's great characters.

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Some of the strongest examples come from Neo's mentor and truthsayer, The
Oracle. Being a philosophical core of this thought-provoking saga, this
seemingly all-knowing program has many words of wisdom for Neo - coupled with
the occasional zinger and lighthearted remark.




"YOU GOT THE GIFT, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'RE WAITING FOR SOMETHING."



Fans of fantasy, sci-fi, and various action films are well aware of
the cliches that come with the seasoned mentor speaking words of wisdom to our
hero. And while The Oracle occasionally lapses into these tropes, this
particular quote shines as a great example of her more interesting, unique
methods.

With this downer of a line, it seems that she's only hindering Neo by shooting
down any notion that he might be "The One." Yet, in a roundabout way, she is
coaxing the protagonist to strive for greatness in the way that best suits hin,
as it's established later in the saga. It's really a challenge, of sorts. This
revelation just reinforces the cleverness and unique qualities of The Oracle.





"IN ONE HAND YOU'LL HAVE MORPHEUS' LIFE AND IN THE OTHER HAND YOU'LL HAVE YOUR
OWN."



As she's known to do, The Oracle hits our protagonist with this harsh dose of
reality, with the ominous, ambiguous warning that either Neo or Morpheus will
meet their end. As we now know from the trilogy's conclusion, this turned out to
be fittingly prophetic. Yet, even in our naivety during the first Matrix, this
makes for an eyebrow-raising line of dialogue, which further entices both Neo
and the general audience.

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Movie

Why is it the case that this unfortunate event will unfold - and that Neo must
make this choice? How can The Oracle know this, and is she, in fact, telling the
truth. Is she again just telling him what he needs to hear?" These are the
questions the Wachowskis put into our head to further engage us in this
narrative.





"YOU JUST HAVE TO MAKE UP YOUR OWN DAMN MIND..."



As we've established, The Oracle has a rather unique way of getting her points
across, which are often only revealed to be effective farther down the road.
This blunt statement to Neo, which is in response to his uncertainty in trusting
her, is a prime example.

Given the circumstances, and the concepts The Oracle is trying to sell, it would
indeed be tough to convince anyone of her legitimacy. Thus, she opts to be about
as trustworthy as she can by simply imploring him to "believe whatever you want
to believe." This is an effective way to convey sincerity, though it also ties
in with one of The Matrix's central themes of trusting in one's self.





"WOULD YOU STILL HAVE BROKEN IT IF I HADN'T SAID ANYTHING?"



Like Morpheus, The Oracle presents various mind-blowing concepts through some
powerful, often profound statements. This is definitely the case in one of her
first lines of dialogue to Neo, who's understandably shocked after she predicted
his little vase accident in her home.

It a subtle way, this line works in terms of getting our protagonist to expand
his mind and grow a bit mentally, as it relates to Neo's notion of being in
control of his own life. But in terms of the "big picture," it's also a great
representation of the philosophical nature of The Matrix. It coaxes its audience
to ponder various concepts and open us up to a larger world, just as Neo is
doing.





"EVERYTHING THAT HAS A BEGINNING HAS AN END."



Despite its more mixed reception, the third film in The Matrix trilogy offers
plenty of its own memorable Oracle moments, as she offers Neo her last bits of
wisdom and warning before his final quest.

RELATED: 10 Reasons Why The Matrix Revolutions Disappointed Fans

While it definitely seems simple at first glance, this somber line is powerful
in its prophetic nature, and it's emblematic of this third film as a whole.
The quote conveys a finality and a glimpse of what is to come for many of our
heroes - and our villains for that matter. In fact, this line crops back up in
the person of Smith, acting as an unwilling messenger coaxing Neo to commit the
ultimate sacrifice.





"WHAT DO ALL MEN WITH POWER WANT? MORE POWER."



Breaking from her more vague dialogue from the first film, The Oracle hits Neo
with some more specific, engaging exposition in Reloaded.

Much of their conversation stands out in terms of its significance, but this
line near the end of her scene is an emphatic way to close out their discussion.
It's also a great segway in what's to come - a power-hungry gaggle of rogue
Smiths who seek to absorb Neo to gain - what else? - more power.

This is a statement that's emblematic of the power structure of The Matrix, to
be sure. Though it also humanizes the machines a bit, given the parallels drawn
between power-hungry machines/programs and humankind.





"YOU'VE ALREADY MADE THE CHOICE. YOU'RE HERE TO UNDERSTAND WHY YOU'VE MADE IT."



When Reloaded kicks off, it's established pretty early that Neo is committed to
the path he's carved as The One, and that the next plan is to discover the
reasons and significance behind his choices.

Along with The Oracle's similarly revealing line "we can never see past the
choices we don't understand," this quote illustrates that there's still much for
Neo (and for us) to understand.

On one level, it's a prophetic line that somewhat foreshadows the next beat in
Neo and Trinity's love story. On a larger scale - it's yet another quote that
represents The Matrix's premise of coming to terms with one's self and
understanding our place in the universe.





"CHANGE ALWAYS IS..."



This is a brief, yet powerful line that comes in response to The Architect's
proclamation to The Oracle that she had "played a very dangerous game." The
Oracle's rebuttal is quite a fitting way to end this trilogy, which
was rife with chaotic and dangerous events for Neo and his fellow fighters on
Zion and elsewhere.

RELATED: 10 Mind-Boggling Sci-Fi Movies To Watch If You Like The Matrix

Of course, its significance stretches beyond the landscape of The Matrix itself
and proves relevant to our own society, too. Real positive change rarely tends
to go smoothly...





"KNOW THYSELF."



Taking the form of another brief, yet effective phrase, this quote actually
comes from The Oracle's Latin sign posted above her doorway. For a sentence
containing a total of just two words, it's quite significant and powerful. This
is especially true given Neo's state of confusion and uncertainty at this point
in the film.

The phrase really shines as a character-builder for our protagonist and an
"entryway," as it were, towards enlightenment on his journey. This bit of wisdom
in "knowing thyself" is confirmed at the end of the first film, especially after
Morpheus claims "he's beginning to believe."





"BEING THE ONE IS JUST LIKE BEING IN LOVE..."



Coming off the heels of the previous line is an even more thought-provoking
sermon from The Oracle. To give him a better idea of the notion of "The One,"
she compares it to the similarly unexplainable sensation of being in love. It's
intangible and indescribable, yet a palpable inner-feeling.

It's a terrific description that helps enlighten us as to the film's constructed
concept of being The One. It also ties in nicely with Neo and Trinity's love
story, which is another prominent trait of the film.

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Stephen is an avid Nintendo, Indie, and retro gamer who dabbles in Xbox on
occasion, mainly in the form of binge sessions of Overwatch. He's a history
buff, an aspiring writer of short fiction, and a devout metalhead who enjoys
poorly drumming along to Black Sabbath on his cheap drum set. When his beloved
Chicago Cubs or Bulls are not playing, he typically likes to watch random
documentaries or campy horror films.


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