The Most Memorable Quotes From Your Favorite 1980s Movie

The Karate Kid (1984)

“Wax on, wax off.” – Miyagi

The main idea behind the famous ‘wax on, wax off’ instructions from Miyagi teaches us the importance of value in the mundane. The famous scene was such an iconic lesson in hard work that it since became a trope in films that aim to teach a lesson – or pass on wisdom.

30 years later, The Karate Kid still has a cultural impact today. There was a remake in 2010 which failed to capture the heart of the 1984 original.