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 on hope
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 on leadership
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. Arnold Schwarzenegger on learning
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 on life
I have a love interest in every one of my films: a gun. Arnold Schwarzenegger on love
I think that gay marriage should be between a man and a woman. Arnold Schwarzenegger on marriage
Money doesn't make you happy. I now have $50 million but I was just as happy when I had $48 million. Arnold Schwarzenegger on money
Even with my divorce and with everything, I don't need money. Arnold Schwarzenegger on money
Well, I think that California has had a history of always spending more money than it takes in. Arnold Schwarzenegger on money
I have plenty of money, unlike other Hollywood celebrities or athletes that have not invested well. Arnold Schwarzenegger on money
One of my movies was called 'True Lies.' It's what the Democrats should have called their convention. Arnold Schwarzenegger on movies
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 on movies
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 on power
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 on relationship
No matter the nationality, no matter the religion, no matter the ethnic background, America brings out the best in people. Arnold Schwarzenegger on religion
In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits. Arnold Schwarzenegger on society
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 on society
Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. Arnold Schwarzenegger on strength