Will Smith is a well-known American actor who became famous for the television series called “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” He was the protagonist and played the role of a young man from Philadelphia who went to live at his uncle’s house in Bel Air.
His great charisma and sense of humor quickly brought him to fame, where he has continued his career in Hollywood with roles in various highly successful films. Among which “Independence Day” or “Men in Black” stand out.
In the following video you can see this actor playing the role of the protagonist in “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air”
The best phrases and reflections of Will Smith
Will Smith has uttered very wise phrases throughout his life. In this article you can find a list of the best quotes from him.
1. Smiling is the best way you have to face your problems, to crush your fears and hide your pain
Positive attitude is always better than negative attitude when facing problems.
2. Don’t chase people. Be yourself, do your thing and work hard
Being emotionally dependent causes great discomfort. On the other hand, trusting ourselves leads us to happiness.
3. We spend money we don’t have, on things we don’t need, to impress people we don’t care about.
In this capitalist society, people have become consumerists and we value little the little things in life.
4. Greatness exists in each of us
We all have great potential to contribute to society, but we must discover it.
5. Whatever your dream is, every extra penny you have should go to this
When you find yourself, you must fight as hard as possible to achieve it.
6. Sometimes you will have to forget what is gone, appreciate what you still have and look forward to what is to come.
Acceptance of experiences that have not been pleasant is necessary to be happy.
7. I didn’t learn the most valuable things in my life at school.
Life teaches you lessons daily, so it is the best learning.
8. I don’t make jokes. I simply see the government and they reported the facts
A quote in which Will Smith criticizes the government in a funny tone.
9. In my mind I was always a Hollywood star. You just didn’t know it yet
Will Smith always believed he would get to where he has.
10. The first step is that you have to say that you can
Before taking action, you have to believe that you are going to achieve it.
11. Throughout life people will anger you, disrespect you, and treat you badly. Let God deal with the things they do, because the hate in your heart will consume you too.
Many situations in this life can disappoint you, so you have to accept them to be happy.
12. Fear is not real. It is a product of the thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand. The danger is very real. But fear is a choice
The way we relate to events is what determines our success or failure.
13. If you are absent during my struggle, do not wait to be present during my success
The people who really love you will be there even in the worst moments.
14. The separation of talent and ability is one of the most misunderstood concepts for people who try to stand out, who have dreams, who want to do things. You have talent naturally. Skill is only developed by hours, hours and hours of training
Will Smith emphasizing the need to work hard to develop the talent that a person possesses.
15. Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity
A way of saying that we must pursue our dreams regardless of what others tell us.
16. The only thing I see that is clearly different about me is that I am not afraid of dying on a treadmill. You may be more talented than me, you may be smarter than me, but if we get on a treadmill together, there are two options: either you get off first or I’m going to die. It’s that easy
Will Smith considers himself a born worker who has no limits, as he states in this phrase.
17. If you are not making someone’s life better, then you are wasting your time.
When you really do things well is when your actions reach others.
18. Your life will be better by making the lives of others better
A quote that has the same meaning as the previous one.
19. We all want to be in love and find that person who loves us despite how our feet smell, despite how angry we get one day, despite the things we say that we didn’t mean.
True love is the one in which a person loves us above our defects.
20. If you don’t fight for what you want, don’t cry for what you lost
If you want something, you have to go out and give everything for it.
21. When you create art the world has to wait
Art is creativity and, therefore, requires inspiration.
22. Never underestimate a person’s pain, because when push comes to shove, we are all struggling. Some are just better at hiding it than others.
Pain is a human feeling, which we do not like to talk about.
23. Don’t chase people. Those who truly belong in your life will come to you and stay with you
When someone loves you, in the end they look for you and find you.
24. My talent is that I sacrifice myself
For Will Smith, the key to his success is constant work.
25. You can’t be afraid to die for the truth. The truth is the only thing that will always be constant
The truth is something that must be above lies.
26. We all suffer, even if it is difficult for us to say it
Pain is a negative feeling that we are often ashamed of.
27. If you’re not willing to work hard, let someone else do it. I’d rather be with someone who does a horrible job but gives 110% than someone who does a good job and gives 60%.
It is always better to work as a team with someone who makes an effort than with someone who doesn’t.
28.I think you need to be educated about what you want to do in life, but I don’t think you need college to get there
College doesn’t teach you some fundamental skills to be a successful person, nor does it help you connect with yourself.
29. I want the world to be better because I was here
Will Smith, as he makes clear in this sentence, has a good heart.
30. Running and reading are the keys to life
Will Smith makes it clear to us what some of his hobbies are.
31. I wake up every day believing that today will be a better day than yesterday
A motivational phrase to wake up inspired in the morning.
32. I have always considered myself to be of average talent and what I have is an unhealthy and ridiculous obsession with practice and preparation
Talent is an important part of success, but it is not everything.
33. There is no reason to have a plan B because it distracts from Plan A
A way of saying that when we have something on our mind, we have to fight for it with all our might.
34. If you are not in my defeats, do not be in my victories
People who are not there for us in difficult times are not worth it.
35. Look at your 5 closest friends. They are what you are. If you don’t like who you are, you know what to do.
We choose our friends, and many times they share interests with us.
36. Don’t let people who do little for you control your mind, emotions and feelings.
People who are not by your side when you need them should not be in your life.
37. There are many people who have lived and died before. You will never have a new problem; You will never have a new problem. Someone wrote the answer in a book somewhere
There are people who do not fully enjoy their lives.
38. People who aren’t there when you need them, you don’t really need them.
There are people who are in our lives out of interest.
39. You can cry, there is no shame in it
Although sometimes it is difficult for us to cry so as not to appear weak, it is normal and sometimes necessary.
40. 99% is the same as zero. If your plan is to do 99% better stay home
If you want something and you don’t give 100% to get it, it’s better not to give anything.
41. It’s my grandmother’s idea. She said “if you are going to be here there is a need to make a difference.” She always inspired in us the spiritual responsibility that we have to leave everyone we contact better.
We won’t be in this world long, so we need to give everything we can while we can. .
42. Never tell me there is something you can’t do” – You don’t try to build a wall, you don’t go out and build a wall. You don’t say “I’m going to build the biggest, most imposing wall ever built”, no, you don’t start like that. You say “I’m going to lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid” and you do it every day, soon you have a wall.
Sometimes, our worst enemy when it comes to achieving success is ourselves, it is our limiting beliefs.
43. I want to do good, I want the world to be better because I was here
Will Smith has always been a person faithful to his values. He has a good heart.
44. I want my life, my work, my family to mean something
Will Smith, despite being famous and rich, wants the same things as any human being.
45. Never let someone tell you that you can’t do something. You have to dream, you have to protect it. When people can’t do something, they will tell you that you can’t do it. If you want something, go for it. Spot
People who tell you that you can’t do something, it’s because they don’t have the guts to fight for their dreams.
46. 10 ways to love: listen, speak, give, pray, respond, share, enjoy, trust, forgive and promise
Love is one of the best things in life. Will Smith gives us some advice on loving.
47. Let your smile change the world, and not let the world change your smile
Be the one who writes your story, and not the rest. You are the owner of your life.
48. I don’t know what my calling is, but I want to be here for a greater reason. I strive to be like the greatest people who have ever lived.
Will Smith always had very high goals, and he has achieved his goals.
49. Money and success do not change people; They just amplify what is already there
Fame reveals what a person is. Well, many times, he has achieved it through his own efforts.
50. You won’t like everyone, but don’t let hate dominate you.
Hate does us no good, it is much better to spread love.
51. I know how to learn anything I want to learn. I absolutely know that I could learn to fly on the space shuttle because someone knows how to fly it, and they wrote it in a book. Give me the book, and I don’t need anyone to stand in front of the class
Will Smith thinks that there is a lot of knowledge in books, and therefore, we can learn from them.
52. Traditional education is based on facts, figures and passing exams, not on understanding the topics and their application in your life.
There are skills that are not learned at school, but in life and in everyday life.
53. Happiness is within yourself, you just have to find it
Many times we think that happiness is in external things. When you are happy with yourself, happiness comes alone.
54. I am a student of patterns. At heart, I am a physicist. I look at everything in life as trying to find the single equation, the theory of everything.
Will Smith considers himself a person who reflects and tries to find an explanation for the events that occur around him.
55. Greatness is not that wonderful, esoteric, elusive, divine quality that only “the special ones” among us will ever taste. You know, it’s something that exists within all of us. It’s very simple: “This is what I believe and I’m willing to die for it.” Spot. As simple as that
We may not achieve what we set out to do, but the fight is worth it.
56. I know who I am and I know what I believe and that’s all I need to know. So from that you do what you need to do. What I think happens is that we make the situation more complicated than it has to be.
Knowing yourself and knowing the direction you want to go in is the only thing you need to live happy and motivated.
57. Talent is not the only thing needed to achieve success
Success is determined by several factors, not just talent. For example, perseverance and effort are key to achieving the goals that a person sets for themselves.
58. While others sleep I am working, while others eat I am working
Will Smith considers himself a great worker and a person who tries his best to achieve what he wants.
59. There is no easy model to do it, no matter how talented you are. Your talent is going to fail you if you are not trained, if you do not study, if you do not work really hard and dedicate yourself to being better every day, you will never be able to dedicate your art to the people you love.
Talent must be developed, otherwise you will never achieve your true potential.
60. I have trained myself to show those things about my personality that I like and hide those that are not so pleasant.
A way of saying that you have to enhance the virtues that you have.