Check out the best Samuel L. Jackson quotes that are bold, unforgettable, and packed with attitude – just like the man himself.

Samuel L. Jackson is one of Hollywood’s most iconic and influential actors, known for his commanding voice, authenticity, and intense screen presence.

With a career spanning over four decades, Jackson has appeared in over 150 films, including Pulp Fiction, The Avengers, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Django Unchained, and Snakes on a Plane.

Known for his versatility, Jackson has taken on roles in everything from action-packed blockbusters and gritty dramas to cult classics and superhero franchises.

His films have collectively grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time.

Beyond his powerful acting, Jackson is admired for his unapologetic personality, sharp wit, and advocacy for civil rights and social justice.

Whether delivering a powerful monologue or a humorous one-liner, he brings unmatched energy and charisma to every role, making him one of the most quotable and respected actors in film history..

Here are the most famous Samuel L. Jackson quotes that offer valuable lessons on confidence, resilience, and authenticity.

Top 10 Samuel L. Jackson Quotes

1. “If you have an opportunity to use your voice you should use it.” — Samuel L. Jackson

   

2. “Those who say that money can’t buy happiness, never had any.” ― Samuel L. Jackson

   

3. “You ain’t got but one life. You ought to live it the way you want.” — Samuel L. Jackson

   

4. “Take a stand for what’s right. Raise a ruckus and make a change.” — Samuel L. Jackson     

   

5. “Just ’cause you pour syrup on something doesn’t make it pancakes.” — Samuel L. Jackson

   

6. “I don’t understand how people live without creating.” — Samuel L. Jackson

   

7. “Not everybody goes to movies to get their life changed.” — Samuel L. Jackson

   

8. “If you do not have courage, you may not have the opportunity to use any of your other virtues.” ― Samuel Jackson

   

9. “The best advice that was given to me was that I had to be 10 times smarter, braver and more polite to be equal. So I did.” — Samuel L. Jackson
10. “The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men.” — Samuel L. Jackson, Pulp Fiction (Ezekiel 25:17 speech)

Best Samuel L. Jackson Quotes

1. “I trust most people. Not producers.” — Samuel L. Jackson
2. “Not everything’s made to win an Academy Award.” — Samuel L. Jackson
3. “I’ve never been to jail. I’ve never been arrested. I’ve never been locked up.” — Samuel L. Jackson
4. “I get paid all day, every day, which is almost too much for a sensitive artist.” — Samuel L. Jackson
5. “I did ‘Formula 51’ because I got to run around Liverpool in a kilt, with golf clubs.” — Samuel L. Jackson
6. “Lifelong readers continue to read, finding in books the means to enjoy life or endure it.” — Samuel L. Jackson
7. “We need to change America’s image round the world. America has lost some lustre in terms of how folks aspire to be like us.” — Samuel L. Jackson
8. “The only thing I’ve kind of missed is finding a really good western that I want to do, because I watched westerns a lot.” — Samuel L. Jackson
9. “I guess the worst day I have had was when I had to stand up in rehab in front of my wife and daughter and say ‘Hi, my name is Sam and I am an addict.’” — Samuel L. Jackson
10. “I voted for Barack because he was black. ‘Cuz that’s why other folks vote for other people – because they look like them… That’s American politics, pure and simple.” — Samuel L. Jackson
11. “People know about the Klan and the overt racism, but the killing of one’s soul little by little, day after day, is a lot worse than someone coming in your house and lynching you.” — Samuel L. Jackson
12. “Just because people don’t trust people doesn’t mean [they] don’t like them. There are lots of paranoid people in the world. You figure out their personalities and make them work.” — Samuel L. Jackson
13. “I’m not as angry as I used to be. But I can get in touch with that anger pretty quickly if I feel my space is being invaded or somebody is not treating me with the respect that I think I want.” — Samuel L. Jackson
14. “I never had one beer. If I bought a six-pack of beer, I kept drinking till all six beers were gone. You have to have that kind of understanding about yourself. I haven’t had a drink now in 12 years.” — Samuel L. Jackson
15. “I tend to play characters that I can infuse with certain kinds of humour. Even the baddest guy can be funny in his own particular way. I want the audience to engage with the character on some deeper level so that they leave the cinema still thinking about him.” — Samuel L. Jackson

Famous Samuel L. Jackson Movie Quotes

1. “Hold on to your butts.” — Samuel L. Jackson, Jurassic Park
2. “Where is my super suit?” — Samuel L. Jackson, Incredibles
3. “They called me Mr. Glass.” — Samuel L. Jackson, Unbreakable
4. “And that’s the truth, Ruth!” — Samuel L. Jackson, Do The Right Thing
5. “We’re all gonna be like three little fonzies here.” — Samuel L. Jackson, Pulp Fiction
6. “Yes, they deserved to die, and I hope they burn in hell!” — Samuel L. Jackson, A Time To Kill
7. “Mankind is the virus and I’m the cure.” — Samuel L. Jackson, Kingsman: The Secret Service
8. “Given that it’s a stupid-**s decision, I’ve elected to ignore it.” — Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, The Avengers
9. “If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions.” — Samuel L. Jackson, Pulp Fiction
10. “And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you!” — Samuel L. Jackson, Pulp Fiction
11. “I have had it with these motherf***ing snakes on this motherf***ing plane!” — Samuel L. Jackson, Snakes on a Plane
12. “You are on this council, but we do not grant you the rank of master.” — Samuel L. Jackson, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
13. “I never did one thing right in my life, you know that? Not one. That takes skill.” — Samuel L. Jackson, The Long Kiss Goodnight
14. “The idea was to bring together a group of remarkable people, see if they could become something more.” — Samuel L. Jackson, The Avengers
15. “Everyone knows that when you make an assumption, you make an ass out of ‘U’ and ‘Umption.’” — Samuel L. Jackson, The Long Kiss Goodnight

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