Jaden Smith

Actor

Jaden Smith is an American actor, musician, and activist known for his unique perspectives on identity and freedom, often expressed through his art.

Born
July 8, 1998
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About Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith — Life and Legacy

Jaden Smith, born in 1998, is a multifaceted American artist recognized for his work in film, music, and activism. He gained fame as a child actor in films like 'The Pursuit of Happyness' and has since evolved into a thought-provoking voice on issues of identity and freedom. His quotes often reflect a deep understanding of personal authenticity, as seen in his assertion that 'You can't be afraid to be yourself.' This statement encapsulates his belief in the necessity of self-acceptance in a world that often pressures individuals to conform. Smith's worldview challenges conventional notions of success and fame, emphasizing that true achievement lies in staying true to one's passions and values. He often discusses the importance of freedom, suggesting that it is vital for creativity and self-expression. His thoughts on the future reveal a commitment to innovation and responsibility, urging others to envision and create a better world. Today, Jaden Smith's quotes resonate with many, as they encourage a dialogue about individuality and the courage to embrace one's true self. His unique upbringing and experiences in the entertainment industry inform his perspective, making his insights particularly relevant in a society grappling with issues of identity and authenticity.

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"You can be a pharaoh. Like, a pharaoh means, that which you will become."

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"They want you to believe the Sun is hot. I urge you to ask yourself 'Have they ever touched it? Think about it."

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"How can mirrors be real if our eyes aren't real?"

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"If Everybody In The World Dropped Out Of School We Would Have A Much More Intelligent Society."

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"If Newborn Babies Could Speak They Would Be The Most Intelligent Beings On Planet Earth."

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"I watch like, Steve Jobs interviews, I don't really watch TV. I stopped watching TV when I turned like ten because my parents were like, 'TV's really bad for you.'"

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"Anything that you can shock somebody with. The only way to change something is to shock it. If you want your muscles to grow, you have to shock them. If you want society to change, you have to shock them."

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"All The Rules In This World Were Made By Someone No Smarter Than You. So Make Your Own."

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"People tell me to smile, I tell them the lack of emotion on my face doesn't mean I'm unhappy."

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"I'm going to imprint myself on everything in this world."

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"As soon as me and Willow started releasing music, that's one thing that the whole world took away is, okay, they unlocked another step of honesty. If these guys can be honest about everything, then we can be more honest."

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"You never learn anything in school. Think about how many car accidents happen every day. Driver’s ed? What’s up? I still haven’t been to driver’s ed because if everybody I know has been in an accident, I can’t see how driver’s ed is really helping them out."

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"A question I would like to present to the world is: Where is the love? And what are we doing? Who's making the decisions that are putting us in the predicaments that we are in, with all of these people losing their lives around the world in so many different ways?"

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"My dad once told me, he was like, 'The only time you should lie is when someone's holding a gun to your head and says 'Okay, lie or I'm going to shoot you.'' And that really stuck with me."

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"So when one thought goes into your mind, it’s not just one thought, it has to bounce off both hemispheres of the brain. When you’re thinking about something happy, you’re thinking about something sad. When you think about an apple, you also think about the opposite of an apple."

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"People say be safe and I hate that, so I go to Skate Lab with no pads"

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