A person with Songhai and Touareg blood in his veins with no existing baby pictures to prove him ever being one, more nominations than movies he has acted in, and an affinity for beekeeping, Morgan Freeman is one helluva gifted man. And not only is he gifted with talent, but also with intelligence and wisdom. So, here we are with a list full of beautiful Morgan Freeman quotes that will surely be narrated in his voice in your head.
You might not have known this fact, but the first role mister Freeman got was as a punishment for misbehaving at school. Yup, his teachers thought that it would be a great lesson for the boy to be forced to enter an acting contest, but little did they know about his natural talent! He even got a partial drama scholarship but turned it down to join the United States Air Force. However, there's no escaping from one's talents, and although he rose through the ranks, the love for acting and dancing won him over. And lucky us! His roles in movies such as Shawshank Redemption (based on the novel by Stephen King, by the way), Seven, and Million Dollar Baby have definitely made it into cinema history, and we just couldn't imagine our movie libraries without these gems.
Now, just think about the experiences mister Freeman had over his lifetime! They definitely reflect in the wise words he has to share with us. His quotes about life are enlightening, and how could they not be! Then there's a whole slew of positive quotes about anything from love to loss; they all speak volumes of his intelligence and resonate deeply with anyone reading them. And if some of the famous actors seem to have lost themselves in the many roles they've played, then this is definitely not the case for Morgan Freeman - his moving quotes always show the importance of being the real you.
So, get ready for a good dose of inspiring quotes by Morgan Freeman - you won't believe how good they are until you actually read them! Once you do, though, vote for the ones you liked the best and share this article with your friends.
#1
“Somebody once said to me after I'd done 'Deep Impact,' "What is it like to play a Black president," and I said, "I didn't play a Black president. I played a president. I just happened to be Black. There's a difference.”
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#2
“As long as you feel like a victim, you are one.”
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#3
“Attacking people with disabilities is the lowest display of power I can think of.”
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“You don’t know how much you appreciate your privacy until you don’t have it.”
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#5
“Never let pride be your guiding principle. Let your accomplishments speak for you.”
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#6
“Is listening important? I can’t think of a single walk of life where it wouldn’t be.”
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#7
“Get busy living or get busy dying!”
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#8
“Did you just call me old? I really prefer the word ‘experienced.’”
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#9
"You know, the ancient Egyptians had a beautiful belief about death. When their souls got to the entrance to heaven, the guards asked two questions. Their answers determined whether they were able to enter or not. 'Have you found joy in your life?' 'Has your life brought joy to others?'"
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#10
“I once heard a wise man say there are no perfect men. Only perfect intentions.”
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#11
“If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient?... If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does he give them opportunities to love each other?”
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#12
“The best way to guarantee a loss is to quit.”
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#13
“I am going to stop calling you a white man and I'm going to ask you to stop calling me a black man.”
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#14
"Very often, you know, you stop walking because you say, ‘Well, I’m tired of climbing this hill. I’m never going to get to the top.’ And you’re only two steps from the top."
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#15
“How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.”
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#16
“Finding joy is probably tantamount to finding yourself and being comfortable in your own skin.”
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#17
“Challenge yourself, it’s the only path which leads to growth.”
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#18
“If you want to see a miracle, be the miracle.”
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#19
“If you’re not living on the edge then you’re taking up a little too much space.”
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#20
“Was I always going to be here? No I was not. I was going to be homeless at one time, a taxi driver, truck driver, or any kind of job that would get me a crust of bread. You never know what's going to happen.”
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