Tom Hanks

Actor American Born 1956 (age 70)

Beloved actor known for everyman charm and iconic roles.

397 quotes

"Understanding others requires listening"
Wisdom
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good"
Kindness
"Dreams are the blueprints of reality"
Dreams
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal"
Success
"Hope is the most powerful force in the universe"
Hope
"Every moment is an opportunity to choose differently"
Change
"Relationships are built on honesty and trust"
Relationships
"The greatest gift is time spent with those we love"
Family
"Inspiration comes from seeing others overcome challenges"
Inspiration
"Education is the key to understanding the world"
Education
"Truth is often stranger than fiction"
Truth
"Gratitude transforms how we see the world"
Gratitude
"Freedom requires responsibility"
Freedom
"Beauty exists in everyday moments"
Beauty
"We grow through challenges, not comfort"
Perseverance
"Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around"
Technology
"The most important thing is the mission. Stay focused on what matters most."
Success
"You have to work at relationships, they don't just happen."
Relationships
"We are all mortal until the first time we die."
Death
"The things we love tell us who we are."
Love
"Everybody has something that chews them up inside."
Wisdom
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get."
Life
"The key to a great life is surrounding yourself with great people."
Friendship
"I would like to thank the Academy, but I will not stand here and thank them."
Humor
"You cannot fake passion. You have to have a genuine love for what you do."
Work
"There is no substitute for face-to-face communication."
Relationships
"The real test of friendship is how much you value each other's time."
Friendship
"Success comes from hard work and perseverance, nothing else matters."
Perseverance
"We spend so much time looking back that we forget to look forward."
Change
"Your imagination is more powerful than any tool you could possess."
Imagination