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50 Keanu Reeves Quotes That Show Why He Could Be A Perfect Life Coach
While John Wick is a powerful reminder not to mess with someone's puppy (important life lesson there), it's the man behind the bulletproof black suit who's caught our attention this time. You've guessed it — that's Keanu Reeves! His performances are undeniably legendary, but the world's fascination with this man extends beyond the silver screen. The off-screen Keanu Reeves is just as intriguing as his characters.
Armed with a humility and kind attitude that seem almost alien in the world of glitz and glamor, he's the epitome of a paradox — an A-list actor who doesn't behave like one. In his unique way, Reeves has created his own cinematic universe where stoicism, existentialism, and perseverance are served up with a side of expertly executed judo throws and great quotes.
Yeah, great quotes, because our beloved hero of both cyberpunk realities and mob-infested New York has been dropping wisdom bombs since 1984 when he debuted in an episode of the Canadian sitcom Hangin' In. He's the enigmatic Neo, the unstoppable John Wick, the rocker boy Johnny Silverhand, and above all, a low-key philosophical guru.
How could we skip over curating a definitive list of Keanu Reeves quotes, then? Sure, you may wonder why you would even need life lessons from Keanu Reeves, to which we respond, "Why not?" The man has learned to maintain unfathomable coolness while being pursued by the mob as John Wick, and all the while, keeps a profound yet refreshing perspective despite his real-life tragic past. Who better to guide us through life's twists and turns than The Chosen One himself? Here's our list of the best Keanu Reeves quotes, which we invite you to make even better by upvoting your favorites so they can rank higher.
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“Grief changes shape, but it never ends.”
"Someone will always be prettier, someone will always be smarter, Someone will always be younger, but they will never be you."
Always be yourself, for everyone is different and we all are unique in our own way..
What is Keanu Reeves famous for (other than his roles)?
If a fruitful acting career was not enough to make this man famous, Keanu Reeves is also known for his significant donations to charities. He even started his own organization to help children's hospitals and cancer research. Additionally, Reeves is recognized for his humble demeanor and genuine kindness — traits not always common in Hollywood. He also made headlines for treating women respectfully when taking photos with them. For this, he's also known as the nicest man in Hollywood.
“The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.”
"The best way to change is to make mistakes. You can learn from your mistakes and then keep moving on.”
Life is a Learning Lessons for ALL of US to Learn ( if we stop long enough in our busy life to see this ) I am talking about myself ( it took me a while longer) yes mistakes if you actually realize your mistakes in life Hummm?
"Money doesn’t mean anything to me. I’ve made a lot of money but I want to enjoy life and not stress myself building my bank account... we all know that good health is much more important.”
Excellent! Please send me all your money. I've got a lot of people to help.
Is Keanu Reeves a billionaire?
Keanu Reeves is not a billionaire, but his estimated net worth is still impressive. The latest data reported his net worth to be approximately $380 million.
“Money buys you the freedom to live your life the way you want.”
“I was raised to treat people exactly how I would like to be treated by others. It’s called respect.”
The problem with this world is, very often, by being kind and respectful, you don't get what you want/need. Especially with administration and other services, public or private. Be kind and patient, you will be ignored. Be an a$$, harrass them, and you'll get what you need (mandatory papers, etc) Unfortunately, life teaches you to be an a$$h0l3. Yes, I am a jerk with you, and I don't feel guilty. You basically force me to be one.
Why is Keanu Reeves inspiring?
Known for his humility, resilience, and extraordinary generosity, Keanu Reeves stands as a beacon of inspiration for many. Despite facing a series of personal tragedies, from the loss of dear ones to navigating a tumultuous childhood, he never lost his positive mindset. Even his work is approached with a fervor and commitment that are truly inspiring and give depth to the wisdom quotes we handpicked for our list.
“Kissing someone is pretty intimate, actually very intimate, and your heart always kind of skips a beat before you do that.”
"We are humans on a rock floating through space with a finite amount of time. So take that into account — how we treat ourselves, how we treat others and we are all in this together. Be excellent to each other!"
“Art is about trying to find the good in people, and making the world a more compassionate place.”
Who taught Keanu Reeves to fight?
For his roles in action movies like John Wick and The Matrix, Keanu Reeves underwent intensive training with numerous professionals during his career. Stuntman and director Chad Stahelski was one of the key individuals who trained Keanu Reeves for his role in the John Wick series. For The Matrix, Yuen Woo-ping, a renowned martial arts choreographer from Hong Kong, trained Reeves and the other cast members in various martial arts styles. Reeves also studied judo and BJJ with black belt Rigan Machado, one of the top instructors in the world.
"Falling in love and having a relationship are two different things."
“When you truly understand karma, then you realize you are responsible for everything in your life. It is incredibly empowering to know that your future is in your hands.”
“Sometimes simple things are the most difficult things to achieve.”
Client : Oh I just need a simple app where I can log in and do my bookkeeping. Developer : You have no idea how not "simple" this is.
What kind of life does Keanu Reeves live?
Despite his Hollywood stardom, Keanu Reeves leads a life marked by humility and discretion. Steering clear of the spotlight, he values privacy in his personal affairs. A motorcycle enthusiast, Reeves co-owns the custom motorcycle shop Arch Motorcycle Company. He's often regarded as a genuinely kind and respectful figure to fans and industry peers alike.
“I guess living without love, without experiencing it or being able to give it is pretty strong punishment.”
This is true but I've never thought about that way. Like all you live is a very cold world.
What is Keanu Reeves' personality type?
Based on his public persona and interviews, some speculate that Keanu Reeves might align with the INFJ or INFP category of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), which are characterized by introversion, intuition, feeling, and either judging or perceiving, respectively. These types are often associated with reserved, thoughtful, empathetic individuals who value deep, meaningful relationships.
“Sometimes enemies are our best teachers, people can learn from their mistakes, destruction sometimes means rebirth.”
"Life is good when you have a good sandwich.”
Agreed. My personal favourite being a Pastrami, Rocket, thin sliced Dill pickle with a little Mustard Mayonnaise on a really good Sourdough bread. I will caveat this by saying it has to be Artisanal bread as the stuff that's mass produced in the USA has far too much sugar in it - thankfully I'm in the UK and can get decent bread pretty much anywhere I go.....
"It’s believing in love. It’s believing that there’s someone for you. That there’s the ultimate person, the ideal who will be your soul mate and your perfect match and that all your pain and suffering will go away and you’ll live happily ever after and you’ll be together in a blissful union."
"Honestly, I try not to do anything I don’t want to do."
“Every struggle in your life has shaped you into the person you are today. Be thankful for the hard times, they can only make you stronger.”
"When the people you love are gone, you're alone."
You are never truly alone. You have the whole universe living inside you. Though yes we may feel lonely. But never alone!
"Once in a while, I have the moments, where you drink the whiskey and you get the records out and you start doing the DJ thing until four in the morning."
"Sure I believe in God and the Devil, but they don't have to have pitchforks and a long white beard."
"How do I confront aging? With a wonder and a terror. Yeah, I'll say that. Wonder and terror."
“Nothing ever truly dies. The universe wastes nothing, everything is simply transformed.”
“I was always hoping, even when I was young, that I could do different things. I’m really grateful for that. I’m very fortunate. I’m glad to be here.”
"I try not to think about my life. I have no life. I need therapy."
"Here comes 40. I’m feeling my age, and I’ve ordered the Ferrari. I’m going to get the whole midlife crisis package."
"You know, I'm not an air guitar aficionado. But once in a while, the air guitar comes out."
"Energy can't be created or destroyed, and energy flows. It must be in a direction, with some kind of internal, emotive, spiritual direction. It must have some effect somewhere."
"I do think there must be some kind of interaction between your living life and the life that goes on from here."
"Because we're actors we can pretend and fake it, but I'd rather the intimate investment was authentic."
“It's always wonderful to get to know women, with the mystery and the joy and the depth. If you can make a woman laugh, you're seeing the most beautiful thing.”
"I'm absolutely a very happy person."
Scrolling down... "I need therapy" "I live my nightmares" Scrolling down... "I'm absolutely a very happy person"
"I thought the one of the ultimate expressions of 'whoa' was in the first Matrix... the 'whoa' was wonderful in The Matrix."
"I believe in love at first sight. You want that connection, and then you want some problems."
"When I don't feel free and can't do what I want I just react. I go against it."