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"To-do lists are daunting. Yet, somehow, blasting \"Eye of the Tiger\" makes seemingly impossible tasks less intimidating in an instant. \nWatching battle speeches from movies can have the same inspiring effect. \nSee also: 18 Drawings You'll Swear Are Actual Photographs\nWhether it's a lieutenant pushing his troops toward victory or a coach hyping up his team, these monologues will inspire you to accomplish great things \u2014 possibly while wielding a sword. \n\n\nEpic Battle Speeches\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Braveheart\n\n\"You can't take our freedom!\" shouted every kid allowed to see Braveheart  the next time they were sent to their room. \n\nVideo: YouTube, evolutionzFTW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II\n\nA speech so inspiring, it brought Harry Potter back to life.\n\nVideo: YouTube, PotterMovies7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3.  The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King\n\nArya Stark's favorite battle speech.\n\nVideo: YouTube, Luke Bolduan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Henry V\n\nAny speech has more gravity when delivered by someone with an English accent.\n\nVideo: YouTube, technicalmark\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Animal House\n\nNot completely historically accurate, but still effective.\n\nVideo: YouTube, Michael Kirkpatrick\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. V for Vendetta\n\nA little on the creepy side, but full of more concrete reasons to fight than your average battle cry.\n\nVideo: YouTube, MrSovetski\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Independence Day\n\nA speech that should be given before every July 4th fireworks display.\n\nVideo: YouTube, FHEfoxconnect\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Armageddon\n\nThe pressure to deliver a moving address is high when the world might be ending. \n\nVideo: YouTube, m0viec1ips\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. 300\n\nPerhaps he gave a powerful speech just to take the focus off his army's very impractical uniform.\n\nVideo: YouTube, Jim Maguire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End\n\nHere, Keira Knightley proves rallying the troops isn't just a man's job.\n\nVideo: YouTube, Kalmolaskos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11. Elizabeth: The Golden Age\n\nCate Blanchett seconds that thought.\n\nVideo: YouTube, kwokshsee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12. King Arthur\n\nBattle speeches instantly become more epic when they're delivered on top of a horse.\n\nVideo: YouTube, ivargasp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13. Remember the Titans\n\nWhether you're preparing for an interview or a date, watch this clip to psych yourself up. The swelling music, the conviction in his voice -- you will make them remember the Titans.\n\nVideo: YouTube, tanels02\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage: Flickr, enggul"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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