25 Morgan Freeman phrases that have multiple teachings

If you dream of something, you have to believe that it will actually happen.

Even in the hardest place on Earth, love finds a way.

One of the things you can always count on – this is one of the truths of the universe – what we decide we want to do is what we do.

You can’t take credit for talent. You can only take credit for using it.

The magic of fighting battles beyond what is humanly bearable lies in the magic of risking everything for a dream that no one else sees but you.

If you live a fantasy life, your life is worthless until you do something that really challenges your reality.

I hate the word “homophobia”. It’s not a phobia. You’re not afraid, you’re an imbecile.

I don’t want a Black History Month. Black history is American history.

Don’t be different just because of the opposite. If you see it differently, work that way. Follow your own muse, always.

How do we change the world? One act of kindness at a time.

You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you.

I once heard a wise man say that there are no perfect men. Just perfect intentions.

Long and arduous is the path that leads from hell to light.

Never let pride be your guiding principle. Let your accomplishments speak for you.

We humans are more concerned with having than being.

Put yourself to the test. This is the only path that leads to growth.

If you become a star, people will see you. If you continue to be an actor, they will go to the movies to see the story you are in.

The greatest power is the human mind. That’s where God came from and my belief in God is my belief in myself.

The best way to guarantee defeat is to surrender.

I have to remind myself that some birds are not meant to be caged. Its feathers are very shiny.

If you live a make-believe life, your life is worthless until you do something that challenges your reality.

Fatigue, discomfort and discouragement are simply symptoms of exertion.

I always tell my kids: people will walk over you. But if you keep fighting, someone will always, always lend you a hand.

Man is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion, sacrifice and resistance.

Forgetting is harder than forgiving. Which doesn’t make forgiveness an easy exercise.