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Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Arnold Schwarzenegger (born 1947) is an Austrian-American actor, bodybuilder, and politician who served as the 38th Governor of California. A seven-time Mr. Olympia champion, he became one of Hollywood's biggest action stars before entering politics. His journey from a small Austrian village to global fame embodies the themes of determination and reinvention he often speaks about.

“I think that gay marriage should be between a man and a woman.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Marriage

All Quotes by Arnold Schwarzenegger

“I am a big believer in education, because when I grew up in Austria - when I grew up in Austria I had a great education. I had great teachers.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Education

“My body is like breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I don't think about it, I just have it.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Health

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Movies

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Environmental

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Government

“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

Power

“The success I have achieved in bodybuilding, motion pictures, and business would not have been possible without the generosity of the American people and the freedom here to pursue your dreams.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Business

“Money doesn't make you happy. I now have $50 million but I was just as happy when I had $48 million.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Money

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Government

“I had this child, and it destroyed my family.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Family

“For me life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Life

“The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Future

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Freedom

“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

Great

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Best

“I'm not looking for sympathy at all.”

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Sympathy

“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

Great

“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

Dreams

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Movies

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

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

Future