Everyone knows the man, the myth, the legend - The Rock. Besides knowing Dwayne Johnson as a former professional wrestler, where he got his ring name, we know The Rock as a box-office star and an incredibly talented actor. Among many Dwayne Johnson movies, we perhaps best remember him in the roles of an assassin, CIA agent, sexy lifeguard, tooth fairy, Dr. Smolder Bravestone, and many more.
One of the highest-paid entertainers in Hollywood is renowned for his charisma, witty tongue, diligence, and athleticism and was even named the most likable person in the world. No wonder gym rats, personal trainers, and gurus are using Dwayne Johnson quotes to inspire themselves and others. Don't lie that you haven't seen at least a single Dwayne Johnson quote in someone's Instagram caption.
If one person could move mountains, it would definitely be The Rock (because rocks can move mountains, get it?). As he said in one of his motivational quotes, "With drive and a bit of talent, you can move mountains. I know. I've done it." In various interviews, public speeches, and appearances, Dwayne has revealed how huge a part training plays in his life. However, his inspirational quotes not only serve as a huge push to start training and living a more active lifestyle but also highlight the importance of hard work and sticking to your goals in all aspects of life.
Below, we've compiled a list of some of the most famous quotes from Dwayne Johnson himself. Find plenty of quotes about hard work, fitness motivation, and general life advice from our favorite tooth fairy. Do you know any more The Rock quotes that haven't been mentioned? Let us know!
#61
"As an athlete, you'd better laugh at yourself when you slip in the mud."
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#62
"When I was 8 years old, I saw 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' in Charlotte, North Carolina. I walked out of there and was so inspired. I loved the movie, and I knew I wanted to be that guy."
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#63
"If you tell me there's something I can't do, I'll want to do it even more. Especially when it comes to entertaining."
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#64
"I was born to play Hercules. I have loved and honored mythology over the years - since I was a kid. When I first broke into Hollywood, 'Hercules' was one of the movies that I - not chased, because I didn't have the power to chase anything - but always had in the back of my mind."
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#65
"When you have something as unique and special as the 'Fast & Furious' franchise, you want to create an experience for the fans that they can only feel and experience at Universal Parks."
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#66
"If you ever see The Rock working out in the gym, don't think you can just go up and disturb his workout and expect him to take a picture. He's there to work, so kindly just pass the silverback on by or he'll rip your face off."
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#67
"With all the... success that I've been lucky enough to get? That doesn't happen unless the home life is solid."
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#68
"Wrestling was like stand-up comedy for me."
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#69
"When I was a kid at four years old, that's when I started amateur wrestling with my dad and family. And when that's instilled in you, it never goes away."
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#70
"The sexiest thing that a woman can do, wear and say all fall under one word to me: subtlety. To be subtle in the things that she does and the things she says and the things she wears - I appreciate the details."
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#71
"One of the skills I had to learn and become proficient in is kissing a man. I had never kissed a man. Will Smith did it in his movies, so did Jake Gyllenhaal, and I figured it was my time. So it was me and Steve Carell - fantastic."
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#72
"I absolutely believed when I was young because the Tooth Fairy was always good to me. The Tooth Fairy generally left me a dollar or two dollars and, as a kid, that was a lot of money."
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#73
"When I was a kid, I never thought much about football. I thought about following in my family's footsteps and going into professional wrestling."
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#74
"Because of my wrestling background, nothing a director can throw at me on a set can faze me."
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#75
"My parents were dealing with evictions and repossessions and electricity getting shut off, and I just realized that I had to get it together."
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#76
"If you check your ego at the door when it comes to comedy, you've got a pretty good shot at making a great movie that you can commit yourself to, you can jump off the proverbial cliff with, and have a great time, and the audiences respond to that."
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#77
"I knew early on that I wanted to entertain in some form. And I knew I would work as hard as anyone to do it."
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#78
"When I was 8, I thought I was Harrison Ford, Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Elvis, and Chuck Norris all at once."
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#79
"In wrestling, there's a shelf life, and some wrestlers don't pay attention to the shelf life."
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#80
"It took Simone a long time to understand why people want Daddy's autograph. I'd tell her, and my wife would tell her, too, 'People see Daddy in the movies, and they are excited to meet him.' But she couldn't really grasp it."
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