Joy Movie Quotes

The World Doesn't Owe You a Thing

Joy: Christie, look at me. I want you to remember something cause a lot of times people get nice things and they start to think differently. We got here from hard work, patience, and humility. So I want to tell you, don't ever think the world owes you anything because it doesn't. The world doesn't owe you a thing.

In speaking to her daughter, Christie, Joy explains that they come from humble beginnings and need to remember that. The world is unforgiving and one can only see success from their own persistence.


Do You Pick Up the Gun, Joy?

Trudy: You are in a room and there is a gun on the table. The only other person in the room is an adversary in commerce. Only one of you can prevail. Do you pick up the gun, Joy?
Joy: I pick up the gun.

In a telling question showing just how committed to her business's success, Joy is asked if she would take out one of her competitors if she was given the chance. With no hesitation, Joy says she certainly would.

The Only Thing You're Gonna Have is What You Make

Joy: As you grow up and you come into the world that has all sorts of things in it, money, crime, betrayal, you realize that the only thing you're gonna have is what you make.

Joy has the determination, drive and persistence to make her own success in life. She knows that no one will do it for her, that she needs to make her own happiness.

Joy's Never Run a Business in Her Life

Peggy: Joy's never run a business in her whole life. 
Rudy: It's my fault. I have her the confidence to think that she's more than just an unemployed housewife. 

Perhaps jealous of her success, Joy's family members trash her for starting her own business. Sister Peggy feels Joy is inexperienced while father Rudy blames himself for giving her confidence. How loving!

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