Quotes By Arnold Schwarzenegger

As long as I live, I will never forget that day 21 years ago when I raised my hand and took the oath of citizenship. Do you know how proud I was? I was so proud that I walked around with an American flag around my shoulders all day long.

To restore the trust of the people, we must reform the way the government operates.

Political courage is not political suicide.

The worst thing I can be is the same as everybody else. I hate that.

No matter the nationality, no matter the religion, no matter the ethnic background, America brings out the best in people.

Help others and give something back. I guarantee you will discover that while public service improves the lives and the world around you, its greatest reward is the enrichment and new meaning it will bring your own life.

We are a forward-looking people, and we must have a forward-looking government.

'I'll be back' always sounded a little girly to me.

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.

I have plenty of money, unlike other Hollywood celebrities or athletes that have not invested well.

I'm not perfect.

I went from being the Terminator to being the governator.

I have a private plane. But I fly commercial when I go to environmental conferences.

Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.

In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits.

I think Americans are very patriotic.

Teddy Roosevelt is still a hero among environmentalists for his conservationist policies.

The writing is important, but the way you say the line and the pause you give it, the facial expression - all of that is very important.

Failure is not an option. Everyone has to succeed.

I knew I was a winner back in the late sixties. I knew I was destined for great things. People will say that kind of thinking is totally immodest. I agree. Modesty is not a word that applies to me in any way - I hope it never will.

I was striving to be the most muscular man, and it got me into the movies. It got me everything that I have.

Maria is the best reason to come home.

It's simple, if it jiggles, it's fat.

Some information I just keep to myself.

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 have inhaled, exhaled everything.

I welcome and seek your ideas, but do not bring me small ideas; bring me big ideas to match our future.

I am the most helpful and open up doors for everyone and I like to share.

What we face may look insurmountable. But I learned something from all those years of training and competing. I learned something from all those sets and reps when I didn't think I could lift another ounce of weight. What I learned is that we are always stronger than we know.

Start wide, expand further, and never look back.