Steward: These are for you, Mr. Guggenheim. (hands him the life jackets)
Benjamin Guggenheim: No, thank you. We are dressed in our best and are prepared to go down as gentlemen. But we would like a brandy.
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 collected this because it’s such an iconic quote from a gentleman who is ready to go down with some serious style.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
In the middle of the sinking, Benjamin Guggenheim and his servant decide not to join the panic outside. Instead, they choose to calmly accept their fate while looking their best.
Fun facts & Trivia
This is based on the true story of Benjamin Guggenheim. Witnesses saw him and his valet change into evening wear and famously state, “We’ve dressed up in our best and are prepared to go down like gentlemen.”
