"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength."
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Actor, Bodybuilder, Politician
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a renowned actor, former bodybuilder, and politician known for his impactful career and motivational insights.
- Born
- July 30, 1947
- Quotes
- 393
- Rank
- #378
About Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger — Life and Legacy
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a multifaceted figure best known for his transition from a champion bodybuilder to a Hollywood action star and later, a political leader. His journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of success, which he often articulates through memorable quotes that resonate with themes of resilience and determination. One of his notable quotes, 'Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths,' encapsulates his belief that true growth arises from overcoming adversity. This perspective is rooted in his own life experiences, where he faced numerous challenges, from language barriers to cultural differences, yet emerged victorious through hard work and tenacity. His quotes often reflect a mindset that values effort over entitlement, emphasizing that success is earned through dedication and perseverance. Schwarzenegger's impact extends beyond entertainment; his insights continue to inspire individuals to pursue their dreams with vigor. His assertion, 'You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets,' serves as a powerful reminder that action is essential in the pursuit of one's goals. By sharing his experiences and philosophies, Schwarzenegger encourages others to embrace their unique paths and strive for greatness, making his words relevant and motivating in today's world.
Quote collection
Arnold Schwarzenegger quotes (page 1 of 20)
393 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"Posing is a performing art."
"The greatest feeling you can get in a gym or the most satisfying feeling you can get in the gym is the pump. Let's say you train your biceps, blood is rushing in to your muscles and that's what we call the pump. Your muscles get a really tight feeling like your skin is going to explode any minute and its really tight and its like someone is blowing air into your muscle and it just blows up and it feels different, it feels fantastic."
"Pain makes me grow. Growing is what I want. Therefore, for me pain is pleasure."
"You can have results or excuses. Not both."
"When your vision is powerful enough, everything else falls into place: how you live your life, your workouts, what friends you choose to hang out with, how you eat, what you do for fun. Vision is purpose, and when your purpose is clear, so are your life choices. Vision creates faith and faith creates willpower. With faith, there is no anxiety, no doubt - just absolute confidence."
"The mind is incredible. Once you've gained mastery over it, channeling its powers positively for your purposes, you can do anything. I mean anything. The secret is to make your mind work for you not against you. This means constantly being positive. Constantly setting up challenges you can meet either today, next week, or next month. "I can't..." should be permanently stricken from your vocabulary, especially the vocabulary of your thoughts. You must see yourself always growing and improving."
"The greatest feeling you can get in a gym, or the most satisfying feeling you can get in the gym is... The Pump."
"Just remember, you can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets."
"The wolf on the hill is not as hungry as the wolf climbing the hill."
"For me, life is about continuously being hungry. It's meaning is not simply to just exist or to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer. Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. We all have great power. That power is self-faith. There's really an attitude to winning. You have to see yourself winning before you win. And you have to be hungry. You have to want to conquer."
"If you are gonna wear gloves when you lift, just make sure they match your purse."
"Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer."
"I am a big believer in education, because when I grew up in Austria - when I grew up in Austria I had a great education. I had great teachers."
"You must see it. You must believe it. And then you must never stop working to make it happen."
"The worst thing I can be is the same as everybody else. I hate that."
"Confidence comes from victory, but strength comes from the struggle."
"I just use my muscles as a conversation piece, like someone walking a cheetah down 42nd Street."
"Money doesn't make you happy. I now have $50 million but I was just as happy when I had $48 million."
"I never set limits or created mental barriers. You may have read that I imagined my biceps as big as mountain peaks when I did my curling exercises. This visualization process was essential if I was to gain the kind of mass and size I needed to win the mr Olympia contest against monsters like Sergio Olivia and Lou ferrigno."