"There's no place like home" — The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Judy Garland's clicking heels and tearful wish transformed a simple sentiment into a profound declaration of belonging. The line from L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel became the emotional core of one of the most watched films in history — broadcast on American television annually from 1956 to 1991. It has appeared in over 300 films and TV episodes since 1939, and is almost certainly the most reprised movie quote by sheer volume. It ranked #23 on the AFI's greatest quotes list.