Arnold Schwarzenegger quotes

“You know, nothing is more important than education, because nowhere are our stakes higher; our future depends on the quality of education of our children today.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“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.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“I speak directly to the people, and I know that the people of California want to have better leadership. They want to have great leadership. They want to have somebody that will represent them. And it doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or a Republican, young or old.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“If it's hard to remember, it'll be difficult to forget.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“You can scream at me, call me for a shoot at midnight, keep me waiting for hours - as long as what ends up on the screen is perfect. ”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“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.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“One of my movies was called "True Lies." It's what the Democrats should have called their convention.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Government's first duty and highest obligation is public safety.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“My relationship to power and authority is that I'm all for it. People need somebody to watch over them. Ninety-five percent of the people in the world need to be told what to do and how to behave.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“As you know, I'm an immigrant. I came over here as an immigrant, and what gave me the opportunities, what made me to be here today, is the open arms of Americans. I have been received. I have been adopted by America. ”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“My friend James Cameron and I made three films together - True Lies, The Terminator and Terminator 2. Of course, that was during his early, low-budget, art-house period.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“The biggest problem that we have is that California is being run now by special interests. All of the politicians are not anymore making the moves for the people, but for special interests and we have to stop that. ”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Gray Davis can run a dirty campaign better than anyone, but he can't run a state.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“I know a lot of athletes and models are written off as just bodies. I never felt used for my body. ”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“I told Warren if he mentions Prop. 13 one more time, he has to do 500 push-ups.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“If you work hard and play by the rules, this country is truly open to you. You can achieve anything.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“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. ”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Freedom is a right ultimately defended by the sacrifice of America's servicemen and women.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Political courage is not political suicide. ”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“When the people become involved in their government, government becomes more accountable, and our society is stronger, more compassionate, and better prepared for the challenges of the future.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“I feel good because I believe I have made progress in rebuilding the people's trust in their government.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“I have inhaled, exhaled everything.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

“Women are the engine driving the growth in California's economy. Women make California's economy unique.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger