Morgan Freeman is a highly acclaimed actor known for his memorable roles and distinctive deep voice. Beyond his acting, Freeman is also known for his insightful musings on life, challenges, success, and humanity. These quotes from Morgan Freeman are not only thought-provoking but also a testament to his wisdom and understanding of life. Here are 20 of his most popular quotes:
Morgan Freeman’s Quotes
- “The best way to guarantee a loss is to quit.”
- “I can say that life is good to me. Has been and is good. So I think my task is to be good to it.”
- “I don’t have to work. I could stop and never have to worry about paying the rent. I’m working for the joy of doing it.”
- “Your best posture is your next posture.”
- “I knew at an early age I wanted to act. Acting was always easy for me.”
- “Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen – that stillness becomes a radiance.”
- “One of the things you can always depend on – this is one of the truths of the universe, and you heard it first from here – whatever we decide we want to do is what we do.”
- “Acting means living, it’s all I do and all I’m good at. If I weren’t getting paid well, I would still be acting in a small troupe somewhere.”
- “If your life turns out to be good and you have a tremendous amount of luck in your life, it’s a good thing to turn around and make it work for others.”
- “If you want to see a miracle, be the miracle.”
- “The trick to any profession is making it look easy.”
- “When I was a teenager, I began to settle into school because I’d discovered the extracurricular activities that interested me: music and theater.”
- “I don’t get off on romantic parts. But I often think if I had had my dental work done early on, well, maybe.”
- “People need to understand that the ideas of right and wrong are centuries old, and have always been a part of society.”
- “Never let pride be your guiding principle. Let your accomplishments speak for you.”
- “The human race is fundamentally insane. If you put two of us into a room together, we’re soon going to start trying to figure out a way to kill each other.”
- “When you have made your choice, it is providence that is your guide. Good, bad, or indifferent. Your fate lies in that.”
- “There’s no mystery to it. Nothing more complicated than learning lines and putting on a costume.”
- “Just getting rid of that stress starts the healing.”
- “I’m not intimidated by lead roles. I’m better in them. I don’t feel pressure. I feel released at times like that.”
Regarded as one of the finest actors of our time, Morgan Freeman not only captivates audiences with his performances, but also illuminates the human condition with his powerful and profound observations about life. His quotes on life and success continue to inspire millions around the world.