Gene Wilder's 10 best movie quotes

On Monday August 29, the world lost a Hollywood legend. But as much as we'll miss Gene Wilder, he leaves behind a rich legacy of timeless classics such as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and, of course, the iconic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

On Monday August 29, the world lost a Hollywood legend.

But as much as we'll miss Gene Wilder, he leaves behind a rich legacy of timeless classics such as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and, of course, the iconic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

With each role Wilder took on, he created yet another memorable character.

Whether he was channelling the strange but sweet Fox in The Little Prince, or wreaking havoc with Richard Pryor in Stir Crazy, there are countless golden moments throughout his entire work.

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With a soft voice and friendly face, Wilder was a unique comedy great, simultaneously tickling our funny bones and warming our hearts.

Here are just some of the best lines from his most popular movie roles.

1. "Time is a precious thing. Never waste it."

Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory)

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2. “Well, my name is Jim, but most people call me ... Jim."

Jim (Blazing Saddles)

3. "No, it's pronounced 'Fronkensteen'."

Dr. Frankenstein (Young Frankenstein)

4. “I’m not going to the toilet, I'm going to showbiz!"

Leo Bloom (The Producers)

5. "Harry, he thinks he's a horse!"

Skip Donahue (Stir Crazy)

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6. “Because you wasted so much time on me, you made me feel very important.”

The Fox (The Little Prince)

7. "You get nothing! You lose! Good day sir!"

Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory)

8. "Fuzzy Wuzzy was a woman?"

Dave Lyons (See No Evil, Hear No Evil)

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9. “It's only with the heart that one can see clearly. What's essential, is invisible to the eye.”

The Fox (The Little Prince)

10. “But Charlie, don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted. He lived happily ever after.”

Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory)

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