Gone Quote by Don Rickles
“I knew most of the people there who ran the places, a lot of wiseguys. They're all gone now. All good people.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Big Lebowski, 1998
Reflects on the loss of seasoned, street‑wise individuals who once held power, noting their moral quality.
In simple terms: Remembering lost mentors who were both clever and good.
Key Takeaway
Value and learn from the wisdom of those who have passed.
Themes
loss
wisdom
respect
nostalgia
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
memorial
personal
When to use this quote
- business networks
- community leadership
- personal mentorship
- historical recollection
Key Concepts
streetwise insight
oral character
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- Who were the wise people you lost and what did they teach you?
- How can you honor their memory today?
A Different Perspective
The quote idealizes the past, overlooking any negative aspects of those "wiseguys".
![“I knew Richard E. Grant, and I went to him and said "Would you like to [play Kafka in the film]?" and he said yeah, and then suddenly I had all these people who were happy to come along. We got a little bit of money from Scottish Screen to pay for it. I got so many favors because I knew people in…” quote by Peter Capaldi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/850/peter-capaldi-2535_bits_i-knew-richard-e-grant-and-i-went-to-him_238430.jpg)
![“I don't get into politics. I know [Donald] Trump, but I don't follow that. That's just an aside for him when he has nothing else to say. He never involved me in any of that stuff.” quote by Don Rickles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0f0/don-rickles-1705_involved_i-don-t-get-into-politics-i-know-donald_145481.jpg)
