"Anything I’ve ever attempted, I was always willing to fail."
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
Quote collection
Arnold Schwarzenegger quotes (page 10 of 20)
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"During the time I was in office we have seen the beginning of the elimination of the fire season completely and are having fires all year round. I think we have seen the major problem of the destruction of land and property and lives that is a major problem because we don't have the resources for that many fires and we don't have the resources and the manpower to fight those fires throughout the year."
"All of our deeply held dreams and aspirations require us to build on our common bonds."
"We have to show leadership in protecting our environment so that we have a future for our children and grandchildren."
"If you work hard and play by the rules, this country is truly open to you. You can achieve anything."
"To restore the trust of the people, we must reform the way the government operates."
"I am the most helpful and open up doors for everyone and I like to share."
"I know a lot of athletes and models are written off as just bodies. I never felt used for my body."
"I told Warren if he mentions Prop. 13 one more time, he has to do 500 push-ups."
"In this country, it doesn't make any difference where you were born. It doesn't make any difference who your parents were. It doesn't make any difference if, like me, you couldn't even speak English until you were in your twenties."
"Nobody gets muscles by watching ME lift weights."
"My own dreams fortunately came true in this great state. I became Mr. Universe; I became a successful businessman. And even though some people say I still speak with a slight accent, I have reached the top of the acting profession."
"I feel good because I believe I have made progress in rebuilding the people's trust in their government."
"If you want to turn a vision into reality, you have to give 100% and never stop believing in your dream."
"I do not make decisions [as governor] based on what have I learned through my Bible studies, what have I learned in my religious classes in school. I'm a big believer in separation of church and state, and I think that's what . . . the law is."
"I make my protein drink with whiskey. People think I'm crazy, but that's the way I am. I get stoned, I do my own thing."
"I don't mind looking foolish but it's just that I'm so bad at singing. The only time people ask me to sing is if they want the party to stop. If they want everyone to go home. Immediately."
"And now, of course this is another thing I didn't count on, that now as the governor of the state of California, I am selling California worldwide. You see that? Selling."
"There's one thing that I've liked over the years when I've promoted bodybuilding and fitness and my movies and politics and issues and so on is to stay focused."
"You keep pushing because you believe in yourself and in your vision and you know that it is the right thing to do, and success will come. So don't be afraid to fail!"