The meaning of this sentence is: Life is uncertain and full of infinite possibilities. The original sentence is: Life was like a box of chocolate, you never know what you are gonna get.

This sentence is a line in the movie "Forrest Gump", which was told by Forrest Gump's mother. Gan. Forrest Gump in the movie has a slight mental retardation, so his mother always used some appropriate metaphors to tell him some principles of life since he was a child.

This sentence compares life to chocolate. The original meaning is that life is still delicious. People who like chocolate will definitely accept the various flavors of chocolate. Just like life, no matter it is good or bad, as long as you have a heart that loves life, you can appreciate the meaning of life, accept what life has to offer, draw nutrients from it, and face the next unknown with more confidence.

Plot synopsis of "Forrest Gump"

The film is adapted from the novel of the same name published by American writer Winston Glum in 1986. It depicts a small town boy who is congenitally mentally retarded. It’s an inspirational story about Forrest Gan’s constant self-improvement and finally being favored by God and creating miracles in many fields. After the film was released, it won 6 Oscars in 1995, including the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director.

On September 5, 2014, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the film's release, the IMAX version of "Forrest Gump" began to be released in the United States.