Coming to America Quotes
- Women will no longer be able to give birth to the likes of Khalid ibn Walid. - View Quote Details on Women will no longer be able to give birth to…
- Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger. - View Quote Details on Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers…
- He who fears to weep, should learn to be kind to those who weep. - View Quote Details on He who fears to weep, should learn to be kind…
- I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth. - View Quote Details on I have been given the authority over you, and I…
- Be good to others, that will protect you against evil. - View Quote Details on Be good to others, that will protect you against evil.
- Women #3 in Bar: I’m not interested in a man unless he drives a BMW. - View Quote Details on Women #3 in Bar: I’m not interested in a man…
- When you advise any person you should be guided by the fear of God. - View Quote Details on When you advise any person you should be guided by…
- Women #9 in Bar: Yeah, I’m working in videos, but I really want to be my own star in the videos, because I want to become a pop singer and a rock singer, and I want to write my own songs, produce my own songs, then I’m gonna try to be an actress ’cause people tell me how talented I am, I’m a natural, stuff like that. So, the Then I’m going to write my own movies, direct my own movies, produce the movies I’m doing… - View Quote Details on Women #9 in Bar: Yeah, I’m working in videos, but…
- When knowledge is limited - it leads to folly… When knowledge exceeds a certain limit, it leads to exploitation. - View Quote Details on When knowledge is limited - it leads to folly… When…
- Do not alert him to my presence. I will deal with him myself. - View Quote Details on Do not alert him to my presence. I will deal…
- To fight against the infidels is Jihad; but to fight against your evil self is greater Jihad. - View Quote Details on To fight against the infidels is Jihad; but to fight…
- [To the landlord of the housing project while still dressed up in royal attire] We seek meager accommodations. - View Quote Details on [To the landlord of the housing project while still dressed...
- If anybody seeks your advice, offer right and sincere advice. - View Quote Details on If anybody seeks your advice, offer right and sincere advice.
- God blesses him who helps his brother. - View Quote Details on God blesses him who helps his brother.
- Death is the easiest of all things after it, and the hardest of all things before it. - View Quote Details on Death is the easiest of all things after it, and...
- He who avoids complaint invites happiness. - View Quote Details on He who avoids complaint invites happiness.
- My son works?! - View Quote Details on My son works?!
- [to King Jaffe Joffer] I don’t give a damn who you are! This is America, Jack…you say something about my daughter again and I’m gonna break my foot off in your royal ass. - View Quote Details on [to King Jaffe Joffer] I don’t give a damn who…
- In the matter of justice, all should be equal in your eyes. - View Quote Details on In the matter of justice, all should be equal in…
- Tell me you did not love me when you thought I was a goat herder, and I will never bother you again. - View Quote Details on Tell me you did not love me when you thought…
- Follow the way of life, which the Holy Prophet has shown you, for verily that is the right path. - View Quote Details on Follow the way of life, which the Holy Prophet has…
- Have an earnestness for death and you will have life. - View Quote Details on Have an earnestness for death and you will have life.
- Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done by him survives. - View Quote Details on Cursed is the man who dies, but the evil done…
- Soul Glo Ad Jingle: Just let your soul glo-feelin’ oh so silky smooth. Just let it shine through, yeah. Just let your soooooooooooul glo, baby. Soul Glo! - View Quote Details on Soul Glo Ad Jingle: Just let your soul glo-feelin’ oh…
- Use the same measure for selling that you use for purchasing. - View Quote Details on Use the same measure for selling that you use for…
- You should not quarrel with your neighbour, for he will remain where he is, but your high handedness will become the talk of the people. - View Quote Details on You should not quarrel with your neighbour, for he will…
- If you expect the blessings of God, be good to His people. - View Quote Details on If you expect the blessings of God, be good to…
- It is a matter of shame that in the morning the birds should be awake earlier than you. - View Quote Details on It is a matter of shame that in the morning…
- I am looking for my son Akeem. - View Quote Details on I am looking for my son Akeem.
- Every day, nay every moment, try to do some good deed. - View Quote Details on Every day, nay every moment, try to do some good…
- The greatest truth is honesty, and the greatest falsehood is dishonesty. - View Quote Details on The greatest truth is honesty, and the greatest falsehood is…
- Saul: Vat is this? Velvet? - View Quote Details on Saul: Vat is this? Velvet?
- He who becomes a Muslim does so in his own interest.. - View Quote Details on He who becomes a Muslim does so in his own…
- Women #8 in Bar: [rapped] My name is Peaches and I’m the best; all the DJs want to feel my breast. - View Quote Details on Women #8 in Bar: [rapped] My name is Peaches and…
- Reverend Brown: [looking at the behinds of the Miss Black Awareness pageant contestants] But you know, when I look at these contestants! For the Miss Black Awareness Pageant, I feel good! I feel good, because I know there’s a God somewhere! There’s a God somewhere! Turn around ladies for me please! You know there’s a God who sits on high and looks down low! Man cannot make it like this! Larry Flynt! Hugh Hefner! They can take the picture, but you can’t make it! Only God above, the Hugh Hefner on high, can make it for ya! - View Quote Details on Reverend Brown: [looking at the behinds of the Miss Black...
- Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is futile. - View Quote Details on Without knowledge action is useless and knowledge without action is...
- There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in faith of God, and honour in humility. - View Quote Details on There is greatness in the fear of God, contentment in...
- Intentions count in your actions. - View Quote Details on Intentions count in your actions.
- He who aspires to paradise should learn to deal with people with kindness. - View Quote Details on He who aspires to paradise should learn to deal with...
- Youth is not restored by the dyeing of your hair. - View Quote Details on Youth is not restored by the dyeing of your hair.
- Oha: [While Akeem and Lisa kiss at their wedding)] Your highness, we have not come to that part yet. - View Quote Details on Oha: [While Akeem and Lisa kiss at their wedding)] Your…
- It is bad for a young man to sin; but it is worse for an old man to sin. - View Quote Details on It is bad for a young man to sin; but…
- God helps those who fear Him. - View Quote Details on God helps those who fear Him.
- Women #6 in Bar: I am into the group thing. - View Quote Details on Women #6 in Bar: I am into the group thing.
About Coming to America
Coming to America is a 1988 comedy film about an African prince who goes to Queens, New York City to find a wife whom he can respect for her intelligence and will. Directed by John Landis. Written by David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein and Eddie Murphy, based on an idea and an original script by Art Buchwald. This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.taglines .
Coming to America Taglines
- This summer, Prince Akeem discovers America.
- The Four Funniest Men in America are Eddie Murphy.
Coming to America Cast
- Samuel L. Jackson - Hold Up Man at McDowell’s
- Cuba Gooding, Jr. - Boy in Barber Shop
- Madge Sinclair - Queen Aoleon.
- Allison Dean - Patrice McDowell
- John Amos - Cleo McDowell
- Shari Headley - Lisa McDowell
- James Earl Jones - King Jaffe Joffer
- Eriq La Salle - Darryl Jenks
- Arsenio Hall - Semmi/Morris/Reverend Brown/last (ugly) woman in bar scene.
- Eddie Murphy - Prince Akeem/Clarence/Randy Watson/Saul/Sanyu













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