Groundhog Day Love Quotes

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

Quote #1

PHIL: I know your face so well I could have done it with my eyes closed.

After he lives the same day a few thousand times, Phil realizes that he truly loves Rita. And it's not just because she's beautiful. It's because she's the kindest person Phil has ever met. Or, in other words: she's his exact opposite.

Quote #2

PHIL: No matter what happens now or for the rest of my life, I'm happy now because I love you.

One thing that Phil learns from reliving the same day is to live entirely in the present moment. And one huge effect of living in the present is the realization that he loves Rita.

Quote #3

PHIL: On the contrary, Nancy. I love you. I've always loved you.

Early in the movie, Phil is only interested in using his knowledge of Groundhog Day for selfish purposes. In this case, he uses his knowledge to trick a woman named Nancy into sleeping with him. He even lies to her and says he loves her, which is about as unethical as you can get.