Will Smith

Actor and Rapper American Born 1968 (age 58)

Charismatic entertainer known for action comedy and rapping.

374 quotes

"The only thing that separates you from what you want is the work you need to do."
Success
"I want the world to be better because I was here."
"Don't ever stop believing in your own transformation."
Change
"Your life is a puzzle. Sometimes you gotta zoom out to see the picture."
"The talent is in the follow-through. Execution."
Work
"Shake people's hands, look them in the eye, tell the truth."
"Mistakes are a part of the dues you pay for success."
Wisdom
"Don't run from your problems; run toward your goals."
Motivation
"You can't live your life looking back."
Time
"It takes a lot of effort to fight against what you're supposed to be."
"The biggest risk is not taking any risk."
Adventure
"Bounce back from disappointment with renewed determination."
"I think that's what film and art and music do; they allow us to have a shared dreamscape."
Art
"You've got to be willing to invest in yourself."
Education
"The only way to do something you've never done is to do something you've never done."
Courage
"Don't underestimate the power of a single moment of courage."
Courage
"What you resist not only persists but will grow."
Wisdom
"Your words have power—use them wisely."
Power
"I looked at my life and realized I could either create my own path or follow someone else's."
Freedom
"There's no shortcut to excellence."
Perseverance
"Dream bigger than your fears."
Dreams
"You can't change what you don't acknowledge."
Truth
"The greatest gifts in life are the people you love."
Relationships
"Your history is not your destiny."
Hope
"Small daily improvements over time lead to remarkable results."
Success
"You have to believe you're capable of what you're pursuing."
Faith
"Make your failures a part of your success story."
Perseverance
"When you're authentic, you attract authentic people."
"Challenge accepted is my favorite response."
Courage
"The same way you fall in love is the way you build greatness."