He served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 to 2011. As of 2020, he is the most recent Republican governor of California.
Schwarzenegger began lifting weights at the age of 15, and went on to win the Mr. Universe title at age 20 before winning the Mr. Olympia contest seven times; he remains a prominent presence in bodybuilding and has written many books and articles on the sport. The Arnold Sports Festival considered the second most important bodybuilding event after Mr. Olympia, is named after him.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, as well as the sport’s most charismatic and famous ambassador. He was ranked among the top hundred people who shaped the world by time. (1947 –
– Arnold Schwarzenegger Quotes –
Freedom is a right ultimately defended by the sacrifice of America’s servicemen and women.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
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
As long as I live, I will never forget that day 21 years ago when I raised my hand and took the oath of citizenship. Do you know how proud I was? I was so proud that I walked around with an American flag around my shoulders all day long.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
I believe with all my heart that America remains ‘the great idea’ that inspires the world. It is a privilege to be born here. It is an honor to become a citizen here. It is a gift to raise your family here, to vote here, and to live here.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
I feel good because I believe I have made progress in rebuilding the people’s trust in their government.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
I feel that the highest honor comes from serving people and your country.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
I didn’t leave bodybuilding until I felt that I had gone as far as I could go. It will be the same with my film career.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
Government’s first duty and highest obligation is public safety.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
Learned helplessness is the giving-up reaction, the quitting response that follows from the belief that whatever you do doesn’t matter.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
No matter the nationality, no matter the religion, no matter the ethnic background, America brings out the best in people.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
You can scream at me, call me for a shoot at midnight, keep me waiting for hours – as long as what ends up on the screen is perfect.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
I welcome and seek your ideas, but do not bring me small ideas; bring me big ideas to match our future.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
If it’s hard to remember, it’ll be difficult to forget.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
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
In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
Failure is not an option. Everyone has to succeed.
~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
