(Passenger is walking slowly up the stairs, reciting…)
Passenger: …though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…
Jack: You wanna walk a little faster through that valley there?
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from the movie ‘Titanic’. The movie came out in 1997 and has since been re-released a few times when new technology would come out (3D, 4K). Titanic (1997) was produced by Paramount Pictures & 20th Century Fox.
- Movie: Titanic (1997)
- Production: Paramount Pictures (& 20th Century Fox)
Why we collected this quote
We love this because it’s a classic, snarky Jack quote even in a totally desperate situation.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
While the ship is tilting, a passenger is walking slowly up the stairs while reciting a prayer (“…through the valley of the shadow of death”). Jack gives him a little nudge to hurry up because they really don’t have time for slow walking!
Fun facts & Trivia
The passenger is reciting Psalm 23. This was a common prayer for those facing death, and the inclusion of Jack’s sarcastic interruption was meant to show his “street-smart” survival instinct over religious tradition.
