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!
#81
"I love making movies, but there's nothing like performing live."
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#82
"When I was ten, I won the horseshoe-throwing contest at summer camp. I was also the Wiffle ball champion in my town."
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#83
"I can't deny that the thought of being governor, the thought of being president, is alluring. And beyond that, it would be an opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives on a global scale. But there are a lot of other things I want to do first."
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#84
"Some of the kids in school used to call my father a fake or a phony. That kind of thing brought on a few fights."
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#85
"I was a good football player, and I had a chance to play with some great players."
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#86
“Failure's not an option. It's just a step.”
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#87
“When life puts you in tough situations, don’t say ‘Why me?’ just say ‘Try me’.”
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#88
“Success isn’t overnight. It’s when every day you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up.”
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#89
“Success at anything will always come down to this: focus and effort. And we control both.”
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#90
“There's no substitute for hard work and getting out there and busting your butt at whatever it is. Nothing comes easy. You can overcome so much just through hard, focused work.”
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#91
"I grew up where, when a door closed, a window didn't open. The only thing I had was cracks. I'd do everything to get through those cracks - scratch, claw, bite, push, bleed. Now the opportunity is here. The door is wide open, and it's as big as a garage."
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#92
"I was brought up as an only child, and we were very close. But when I was 14, we got evicted. We came home to a padlock, and I looked up at my mom and she was crying, and there was nothing to do."
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#93
"I do all my own stunts. I'm kidding."
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#94
"When he speaks to you he speaks with an earnest vibe and an earnest energy."
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#95
"The men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody - like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger - and I thought, 'That can be me.' So I started working out. The funny thing is I didn't realize back then that I was having a defining moment."
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#96
"My mom cleaned toilets for a long time, and she'd seen a lot of terrible things, but she was still the strength of our family. And there are women like that all across the country - all around the world - who show that type of fortitude."
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#97
"My reputation precedes me now."
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#98
"I've been through natural disasters. I lived down in Miami and was down there for Hurricane Andrew which was a Category 5. There were members of my family that thought they were going to die. Everyone was in the bathtub."
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#99
"I liked his ability to deal with a lot of the negativity that surrounded him. Even though he was in a world that he didn't want to be in, he still saw the bigger picture."
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#100
"Part of my daily regime is my glucosamine and, of course, a multitude of multivitamins. Branched-chain amino acids, glutamine, of course, protein. I have one protein shake a day, and that is immediately after my training."
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