Groundhog Day Wisdom and Knowledge Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Groundhog Day.

Quote #4

RITA: I can't believe I fell for this.

Rita eventually sees right through Phil's attempts to trick her into bed with him. She has the wisdom to understand when a person behaves and certain way and when they genuinely feel a certain way. That's the kind of wisdom that it takes Phil a really, really long time to develop.

Quote #5

PHIL: When Chekov saw the long winter, he saw a winter bleak and dark and bereft of hope.

After he's stuck in Groundhog Day for a long time, Phil decides to start developing his wisdom by reading classical works of literature. All this reading definitely has an impression on him, as he starts quoting it in his news broadcast.

Quote #6

PHIL: Yet we know that winter is just another step in the cycle of life.

Over time, Phil learns to think of life as a cycle rather than an endless chase to get what you want. It's this kind of wisdom that will eventually lead him to be kinder and gentler to the people around him.