Well, there are so many. 'Call me Ishmael.' from 'Moby - Dick' is also quite famous. It's such a simple yet powerful way to start a story. It immediately draws the reader in, making them curious about who Ishmael is and what his story will be.
One of the best lines is from 'To Kill a Mockingbird': 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.' This line teaches us about empathy.
One of the best love lines is from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.' It beautifully expresses the deep and all - encompassing love Mr. Darcy has for Elizabeth.
One of the best lines could be 'You should be kissed, and often, and by someone who knows how.' from 'Gone with the Wind'. It shows a very passionate and straightforward expression of attraction.
In 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, 'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.' This line beautifully captures the sense of futility and the struggle against the inevitable pull of the past that the characters experience.
In 'Pride and Prejudice', 'I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever.' is a great line. It beautifully conveys the complex emotions of the character in love, the fear of losing the chance at love and the hope that still lingers.
One of the great last lines could be from 'To Kill a Mockingbird': 'He turned out the light and went into Jem's room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.' It gives a sense of Atticus's unwavering presence and protection for his son, capping off a novel full of lessons about justice and compassion.
The opening line of 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is also great: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...' It immediately creates a sense of contrast and mystery, making the reader wonder about the two cities and the different situations within them. It's a very thought - provoking start to a complex and epic story about the French Revolution and its impacts.
One of the best ending lines is from 'To Kill a Mockingbird': 'He turned out the light and went into Jem's room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.' It gives a sense of Atticus's unwavering presence and protection, wrapping up the story with a feeling of quiet strength and family bonds.