I love how she says that his fear of failure is what keeps him from greatness and he then goes on to save the universe by failing over and over and over again.

“It’s not about you...” such a simple line had so much power behind it.

Even she was not ready to die, grasping his hand for comfort from another person before gathering herself to finally let go. This scene was touching, displaying humanity in one of the most beautiful yet most somber way possible

Love this because the Ancient One was easily one of the most powerful beings on the planet at the time. Yet in her final moments, she shares not the secrets of the universe, locations of hidden immense power. Instead, she shares the most human lessons of life. The golden purity that is the life blessed to us, and how severely scarce it is.

"We don't get to choose our time. Death is what gives life meaning... To know that your days are numbered.. your time is short !" This scene beautifully captured fragility our existence. Makes you wonder what is this all about? ! Oh well ..

The most realist scene in the mcu

Anyone else notice how all the shots are from the back of their heads until The Ancient one tells Strange it's not about him, then the camera perspective changes to their faces to symbolise Strange's change in perspective on reality

"It's not about you"- it's such a nice touch that as Dr. Strange's perspective changes, the 180 degree rule is broken and the movie's perspective changes too

"Its not about you" Simplest lesson for a peacful lyf 😊

“You’d think after all this time I’d be ready. But look at me. Stretching one moment out into a thousand... just so that I can watch the snow.” One of my favourite scenes in all the MCU

This is the most beautiful scene of all MCU. Tell me which scene is more beautiful than this one. I'll wait.

"You about 5 years to early" The best cameo ever in Endgame and MCU, whatever Ancient One says, always .... MEANINGFUL 😍

“You’d think after all this time, I’d be ready. But look at me. Stretching one moment out into a thousand just so I could watch the snow...” I always break into tears during that line. It makes you wonder what our elders experience when death comes for them. They’ve lived so many decades, avoided death for so long: violence, illness, accident. Does surviving to 90 or even into 100 diminish our fear of dying? Even when we are wishing for it out of catharsis? Are we ever ready?

It’s heart from scenes like this that are missing from Multiverse of Madness that just makes the first movie a much better film to me. Multiverse of Madness was cool, but it just goes in an entirely different direction.

I cried at this scene about the third time I saw it. I thought about its message. And its haunting. The scene is so well thought out and frozen in time with death breathing on your neck, then ending up vanishing forever saying the most beautiful words you've ever heard really got to me. Her words applies to all of us. We are all little souls stuck in a rock thats flying across a vast galaxy. We never know our purpose in life, but we know our time is too short. Tilda was phenomenal as the Ancient One. Marvel nailed her cast to absolute perfection. This scene is a calling to all of us and know that time is always moving...so make the best of it!.

This scene alone makes me rank this movie up a tier or two

I really hope Strange gives the same line to someone who dies or is afraid of dying in Infinity War... "There's no reason to be afraid. . Death is what gives life meaning. . ."

I don't care what anyone says about the casting of this role. She absolutely killed it. I loved her performance.

The dialogue from Ancient One is amazing.

"its not about you." ...that line opens me up every fuckin time. So accurate. So well delivered

This scene is so much more meaningful after watching The Endgame.

-"I'm not ready" +"No one ever is" I really love this exchange because Doctor Strange is not ready to start his journey while Ancient One is not ready to end hers.

"We just crossed the threshold."

And thats why she gave up the Time Stone. Although she never saw past this part, past Thanos, she trusted Strange.

Four words. That's all it took to make a profound statement; to cause the protagonist to experience a life-changing revelation; to understand the bigger meaning. It's so sad yet heartwarming that her final lesson to him was the simplest and yet most important lesson he had to learn- but then, maybe all the pain, heartache and personal trials made it easier for him to understand it.

I would love for Marvel to go more in to this direction. Wisdom that benefits humanity. I wish we as a human race would embrace these ideals.

this scene always gets me so hard. the "it isnt about you." the world isnt about you.

I cried at this scene in the theater. My grandma had passed away two years prior and I remember this monologue brining back so many emotions. It was one of many waves I had to endure.

Just some speculation, but i think this is why the ancient one was reluctant to teach strange. She says that she has peered into many timelines and they all lead to that conversation with him. Basically this means that she ultimately knew that she would teach him the mystic arts and that it was the precursor to her death. For all her power she is still human and very clearly states that she cant see any further than her death. She was afraid to die just like everyone else. Maybe she was still clinging to the hope that she could survive if strange never became her pupil. However, the imminent return of dormammu meant that she had to teach strange, and so she relented. Thats just my own speculation and im probably wrong

Think this scene also shows how he had changed. As a doctor he was cold towards his patients. In the start of the movie, a woman hugs him after he saves a family member, he turns away and just gives her an uncomfortable pat on the back. Here he holds the ancient ones hand and shows true heartbreak for her passing. Even if he was able to go back to being a doctor, again, with his hands healed, he would have been a better person.

Dr strange meant to be the best of us This was amazing

"Its not about you" The movie being named doctor strange:

I love how they bring up his fear of failure and how, after having this discussion, he faced that fear with Dormammu, failing time and time again for the Earth.

2:26 to 2:39 those lines feel so much more real after loosing Stan Lee. With what numbering days he had, he created household names, people to look up to, but even with this, all the heroes he made are not true heroes, not compared to the true hero, Stan Lee. With being at his lowest low or his greatest moments of his life, he made something that will live on forever. Goodbye old friend and thank you.

"I spent so many years peering through time looking at this exact moment but i cant see past it I've prevented countless terrible futures and after each one there's always another and they all lead here but never further." -the ancient one. OMG talk about foreshadowing Infinity War's 14,000,605 possibilities

Underrated, and one of the most deepest scenes in MCU history.

Dr strange and captain america 1 are most underrated films in mcu

It’s so easy to be upset and angry because you felt like you were dealt a bad hand. Realizing that it isn’t about you is one of the most valuable lessons you can learn in this life.

"It's not about you." Just one of many phrases you should carry with you throughout life. When you live by words like these, life becomes so much better. Listen before you talk. Seek to understand others before being understood yourself. Any time you put someone else's needs first, any time you're kind, any time you decide to reach out and help someone, you both become happier people, especially you.

Such a pleasant surprise seeing her in Endgame. Always wondered what she was doing in the attack of New York

2:32 “Death is what gives life meaning“ such a powerful and wise line

This scene makes me cry everytime I watch it.

I love this scene so much. The Ancient One giving Strange valuable life lessons so he could become a better person also felt like she was passing the torch in a way.

" It´s not about you"

Dr Strange was a masterpiece of a movie

"Its not about you." I have had those words ringing through my head all day long, accent and all, and couldnt for the life of me figure out what it was from. I searched the words "its not about you, british lady" and finally this clip showed in my options and it just clicked. Lol

Ancient One - You want to know what I see in your future Dr Strange - No..... Yes . . . . Ancient One - You fade into dust

This moment is so beautifully written

This is probably the most philosophical mcu movie

*Unpopular opinion* Underrated movie of phase one: Captain America: TFA Underrated movie of phase two: Iron Man 3 Underrated movie of phase three: Doctor Strange

Dr. Strange's fear of failure is confronted once again in Infinity War.

"We don't get to choose our time. Death is what gives life meaning. To know when the days are numbered. That time is short." Beautiful writing.

I love how the camera angle changes after she says "it's not about you". It changes perspective, like how Dr. Strange's perspective is now changing at this moment.

I think Martin Scorsese said that Marvel movies aren't cinema simply because he hasn't actually looked at what they're trying to do. He hasn't seen the whole painting, he's only looked at the individual fragments. These movies on their own are pretty good...some not as good lol but that's not really how they're meant to be seen. These aren't separate movies that are one and done, the plotlines span over years of character building. It's actually quite remarkable and it's even at a breaking bad level of detail. Every single new thing/idea that gets introduced is meaningful in some way and it's introduced incredibly seamlessly. An recent example is Blade, we know he's coming but they've already introduced us to his world through small details in Loki. Should the movies be able to stand solely on their own? Yeah probably but that's not how these are made and it's not how most people see them. A show as a whole isn't priased for how it's individual episodes stand on their own, its praised for the overarching story of each episode. Some people scoff at Marvel movies but as a filmmaker, it's honestly one of the greatest cinematic experiences I've ever had. Seriously I kept my tickets for each movie because I know my kids will be amazed to know that I was in the theatre those days. I watched Iron-Man 1 as a 7 yr old kid and have seen every movie in the series since then. So when I saw Endgame, I cried what? maybe 3-4 times? I cared so much about these characters and Marvel rewarded me for sticking with them the whole way through with a payoff that ties it all together into a perfect bow. Seeing Ironman, Captain America, Dr. Strange, THOR!!! and SO many others for the first time and then continuing to see him through out the other movies has been one of the most uniquely rewarding journeys I've ever had. There's just nothing like it and I'm so incredibly grateful to be alive as it's happening. The level of character development is insane, no other movie has done it like they have. It's pure movie magic and I can guarantee that none Marty's movies have done it quite like Marvel has. Cinema is art and art is only art when it makes you feel something. If you see the entire saga from beginning to end like I have and it didn't make you feel anything? Then I don't know what will.

-I AM not ready. -No one ever is. I love how you can see in her face that she herself isn't ready to let go, yet finds wisdom and strength to send Steven in the right path

Swinton was so well cast as TAO I didn't even care about the detour from the comic book counter-part. Can't imagine anyone else playing the character now.

Honestly this helps so much before we all watch endgame.

"Death is what gives life meaning to known your days are numbered,your time is short" A great lesson ❤️

This is easily the deepest Marvel movie made. Really gives you a perspective on life & death.

“Don’t waste your life stark” -Yinsen

This, the ending of GOTG2, and the scene where Thor is banished by Odin are the best moments in the MCU.

I love that line “we don’t get to chose our time” because I have made an attempt on my life but just couldn’t leave the people I love behind and now 4 years later I’m finally doing better so I’m glad I didn’t go through with ending my life

This scene provides a huge easter egg to the final scene of infinity war. Like the Ancient One said, "She has seen through time, altering it as she went, only to return to this moment in time." She even mentions she could not see past her death. Dr. Strange however could see the defeat of Thanos which to the eye was after his death. This means that h e along with the others are not dead, just someplace else.

My favorite scene in all of the MCU

Dr. Strange is my favourite MCU movie.

"...one must break the rules to serve the greater good." Exactly what Strange did in Infinity War and Ancient One did in Endgame by giving up the Time stone

This scene along with the scene where Black panther goes to the panther dimension to see his father again are the most beautiful and powerful scenes in the MCU.

Such a cliche thing to say, But so powerful, going through life and missing it's biggest lesson, "It's NOT About YOU*💯. I've been selfish so much in life and those words really resonated big with me in💯

I wish the ancient one didn’t have to die. It made me sad :(. One of the saddest yet most beautiful scenes I’ve seen with an important message.

I think this is one of the most incredible moments in the MCU. It's where Strange accepts his mistakes and starts to be a better man and where The Ancient One accepts her that her time is up and is ready to die It’s a point where a journey ends and where another begins

I’m selfish when it comes to Tilda Swinton. My god that woman is a goddess, she haves so much talent. I loveeeeed her as the ancient one. Wish I could’ve seen more of her bcs it wasn’t enough. Doctor strange is probably the best mcu movie ( to me ) beautiful story, gorgeous special effects, outstanding casting. Wow just wow. Love this scene !!!! “ you think after all this time I’d be ready but look at me stretching one moment out into a thousand just so that I could watch the snow” omgggggg I’m crying beautiful writing. I can’t get over this film.

"Arrogance and fear still keeps you from learning the simplest and significant lesson of all: it's not about you" "I'm not ready; no one ever is; we don't get to chose our time"

I studied film and we were taught that because you read from left to right, characters on the left are usually seen to have more power or importance (a bit of a long shot for most films). However in this scene, Doctor Strange is constantly on the left and as soon as she delivers the "its not about you" line, the camera dramatically changes as he realises he's not as important/self obsessed as he once was. He really begins to focus on what she's saying and takes on the life lesson. This simple un-missed camera change really adds that oomf to the scene, brilliant work!

“Death is what gives life meaning to know your days are numbered.. your time is short, you would think after all this time I would be ready.. but look at me stretching 1 moment into 1000 just so I can watch the snow” - The Ancient One

I was so broke a few days ago because I was not able to prepare for my exams. I watched the lines "we are never prepared, Time is what gives life meaning and that our days are numbered ," This made me realise that even if i take a thousand years to study i wouldn't be 100% ready for my exam so I should attend it with whatever i know and fight the battle because its my death battle and every problem in life should be faced with even the little days we have 👏🥺🙏 Motivated me so much thanks.

I wish she didn't die, she's badass

i know her casting choice is problematic but i really liked the end result. tilda showed this maternal quality that just ooze comfort feeling. probably my favorite supporting character in the mcu.

Vision talking to ultron , Yondu's death , Tony talking to Howard , Dr.Erskine talking to steve , Yinsen's death and many more all this hits hard so deep BUT BUT BUT This scene is just soo I can't explain , She really taught something extraordinary . Thanks Marvel

I love how she says, "do you know what I see in your future...?" He says NO. And she gives him the most elegant "I'm dying here, hear me out..." Look. 🌌

The scene that elevated the doctor strange movie from good to greatness IMO.

These scene finally make more sense after the Endgame. she probably too arrogant to surrender the time stone.. until she heard Bruce telling her what Dr. Strange did. she even told Dr. Strange... sometimes you need to break the rules in order to serve a greater good. Feels like she keep on trying to prevent those disaster over and over until she heard bruce saying Dr.Strange gave the stone to thanos and she realize .. she has been doing it wrong for several times.

I always thought this was the best acted scene in any Marvel movie.

Tilda is a superb actor, this scene always makes me cry.

Since I've been motivated by fear all of my life, this movie hit me like a train. I think its my favorite marvel movie when it comes to screenwriting and plot.

Saddest death in the MCU

these types of moments were one of the many things that was lacking in Multiverse of Madness. Michael Waldron is really a menace to society

Wasn't a big fan of the movie but this scene was really great with great message.

I still like this scene

I love this scene! Reminds me of someone I had, who was like a father to me, a mentor. He always saw the best of me, and kept pushing me torwards something I couldn't see for myself, but he always did. Almost three years later and I still miss him a lot. It may not hurt like it used to, but sometimes... I can't help it but cry. Always saw this lesson from him... "It's not about you"

I wish the MCU films had more philosophical moments like this 🌌

This scene actually match with what if scene Ancient one knows that she cannot changed the absolute point of time cuz she knew she will be dead but she failed many times so she accepted it She also knew that sword is coming to piece her off but she accepted it And she tried to do the same thing to strange supreme before he destroyed the whole universe

I just realized that face. The ancient one’s actors is the one who played the white witch. From Narnia.

Wow... Why did that hurt so much?

The ancient one is right about "we don't get to choose our time" Black panther had a future in the MCU the MCU was somewhat his family Wakanda forever

Well if you are after endgame then 1.Turn on The Real Hero soundtrack 2. Turn on the moment when she says our time is short 3. Turn on the scenes of Tony's Nat's Cap's endings 4.Enjoy your sadness:D

One of the most beautiful scenes from the MCU. I've said this in another MCU clip on KZfaq that these movies don't get enough recognition. There are so many scenes in this movie and others about life and characters themselves that I can relate to myself. Again I didn't really know much about Dr.Strange growing up but I went to see this movie anyway as it's part of the MCU. It is now my favourite MCU of all time. This scene breaks my heart and I cry every time. Perfect.

Tilda Swindon and Benedict Cumberbatch have so much chemistry together when I saw this in theaters

I loved this charcter She was an immensly powerful being, probably the strongest on earth. But in this moment she's shown to be the most human.

"Death is what gives life meaning."

“Death is what gives life meaning…To know your days are numbered…To know your time is short.”