Quotes by Will Smith

I know how to learn anything I want to learn. I absolutely know that I could learn how to fly the space shuttle because someone else knows how to fly it, and they put it in a book. Give me the book, and I do not need somebody to stand up in front of the class.

And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guys sleeping? Im working.

If youre not willing to work hard, let someone else do it. Id rather be with someone who does a horrible job, but gives 110% than with someone who does a good job and gives 60%.

The things that have been most valuable to me I did not learn in school.

Im a student of world religion, so to me, its hugely important to have knowledge and to understand what people are doing.

I mean, Im very serious with my kids about them comprehending the intricacies of global finance.

I have a great time with my life, and I wanna share it.

I think with movies I am really connecting to the Joseph Campbell idea of the collective unconscious.

When you create art, the world has to wait.

Money and success dont change people they merely amplify what is already there.

Traditional education is based on facts and figures and passing tests - not on a comprehension of the material and its application to your life.

“Theres no reason to have a plan B because it distracts from plan A.”

“If youre not making someone elses life better, then youre wasting your time. Your life will become better by making other lives better.”