45 Best Samuel L Jackson Quotes From The Iconic Actor And Producer

Srija Chanda
Dec 12, 2023 By Srija Chanda
Originally Published on Feb 24, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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Better known as Samuel L. Jackson, Samuel Leroy Jackson was born on 21 December 1948, and is one of the best-known American actors and producers of our time.

Even today, he has a massive fanbase of millions, and he still wins the hearts of everyone who watches a movie where he plays a part. Jackson had an amazing acting career appearing in more than 150 movies and was loved by fans beyond words.

His famous works in movies include 'Goodfellas', 'Juice', 'Patriot Games', 'Coming To America', 'Menace II Society', 'Jurassic Park' and 'Fresh' which vary from action films to romance and comedy, which all grossed in total over $27 billion worldwide. He is on the list of the highest-paid actors of all time.

One of his most quoted lines or catchphrases is from 'Pulp Fiction': "And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you."

He is involved in everything, including music, producing, cartoons, and anime. He's one of the most energetic, funny, and active people.

He occasionally posts on Twitter, and his followers cannot get more of the actor.

Both his quotes and lines from any movie he stars in are loved by all. The actor playing Nick Fury in Marvel movies is genuinely respected by us and loved worldwide, even by people who do not know English.

If you find our content interesting, you can also check out Ryan Reynolds quotes and ['Pulp Fiction' quotes].

Famous Samuel L Jackson Quotes That You Will Love

Here are some popular Samuel L Jackson quotes that you will definitely love!

1. "If you have an opportunity to use your voice you should use it."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

2. "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.

3. "I've been fortunate to be in films that are classic, that are going to be around."

- Samuel L. Jackson

4. "All movies aren't fun; some are hard work. You try to do something and convey a set of emotions that have to do with some real life kind of stuff."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

5. "Take a stand for what's right. Raise a ruckus and make a change. You may not always be popular, but you'll be part of something larger and bigger and greater than yourself. Besides, making history is extremely cool."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

6. "You ain't got but one life. You ought to live it the way you want."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

7. "Anyone who tells you money can't buy happiness never had any."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

8. "For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

9. "I kind of realize that I have a tendency to choose the kind of films I watched when I was a kid and would go home and pretend with my friends that we were in those movies after we saw them."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

10. "I grew up in the South with guns everywhere and we never shot anyone. This [shooting] is about people who aren't taught the value of life."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

Quotes From Samuel L. Jackson That Are Well-Liked

There is no way we can ignore Samuel L. Jackson. Here are some quotes which we really love.

11. "Long Kiss Goodnight has a huge cult following. They could make another version of that movie right now and make a lot of money."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

12. "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.

13. "I don't understand how people live without creating."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

14. "I've never been to jail. I've never been arrested. I've never been locked up."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

15. "Not everything's made to win an Academy Award."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

16. "I trust most people. Not producers."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

17. "I'm pretty focused on what I do. I think directing is a very specific talent, and I'm not real big on putting puzzles together, which is basically what a film is."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

18. "Everybody likes an extraordinary person or likes to think that they would be great with a superpower in an ordinary world."

- Samuel L. Jackson.

19. "Quentin Tarantino was talking about Ordell a little bit, and I was like, 'I'm sure Ordell is one of those people who thought Superfly was the greatest movie ever made.'"

- Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson 'Pulp Fiction' Quotes

'Pulp Fiction' is an American crime comedy movie. It is also regarded widely as Tarantino's masterpiece with amazing screenwriting and focus on the human element. Jackson and John Travolta were the main actors, and it was one of the most iconic films to have come out from the country.

20. "People like the Ezekiel speech. I have to say that speech about three times a week to people, just to prove that I still know it."

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

21. "And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you."

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

22. "I'm sorry, did I break your concentration?"

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

23. "Check out the big brain on brett!"

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

24. "I'm trying, Ringo. I'm trying real hard to be the shepherd."

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

25. "Nobody's gonna hurt anybody."

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

Funny Samuel L Jackson Quotes That Will Crack You Up

He has been everything, from being a superhero to making a really bad decision with a friend. Here are some excerpts which make us all laugh!

26. "Hold onto your butts."

- Bob Zemeckis, 'Jurassic Park'.

27. "Yes, they deserved to die..."

- Carl Lee Hailey, 'A Time To Kill'.

28. "You tell me where my suit is, woman! It's for the greater good!"

- Lucius, 'The Incredibles'.

29. "You are on this council, but we do not grant you the rank of master."

- Mace Windu, 'Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith'.

30. "They called me Mr. Glass."

- Elijah Price, 'Unbreakable'.

31. "We're all gonna be like three little fonzies here."

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

32. "Hamburgers… The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast."

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

33. "If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary."

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

34. "Look, do you wanna play blind man? Go walk with the shepherd."

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

Popular Samuel L Jackson Movie Quotes

Here are more Samuel L Jackson movie quotes. There is no way that you will not remember these dialogues.

35. "I never did one thing right in my life, you know that? Not one. That takes skill."

- Mitch Henessy, 'The Long Kiss Goodnight'.

36. "Where is my super suit?"

- Lucius, 'The Incredibles'.

37. "Mankind is the virus and I'm the cure."

- Valentine, 'Kingsman: The Secret Service'.

38. "Do as I say, and you live."

- Neville Flynn, 'Snakes on a Plane'.

39. "AK-47. The Very Best There Is."

- Ordell Robbie, 'Jackie Brown'.

40. "Because if you die, then all of this was for nothing."

- Neville Flynn, 'Snakes on a Plane'.

41. "The idea was to bring together a group of remarkable people, see if they could become something more."

- Nick Fury, 'The Avengers'.

42. "And what's Fonzie like? Come on Yolanda what's Fonzie like?"

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

43. "Enough is enough. I have had it with these monkey fighting snakes on this Monday through Friday plane."

- Neville Flynn, 'Snakes on a Plane'.

44. "Here's hoping you never get mad at me, man."

- Robby Jackson, 'Patriot Games'.

45. "There's a passage I got memorized. Ezekiel 25:17. 'The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men.'"

- Jules Winnfield, 'Pulp Fiction'.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Samuel L. Jackson quotes then why not take a look at Robert Downey Jr. quotes, or Quentin Tarantino quotes.

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Written by Srija Chanda

Master of Arts specializing in Mass Communication/Media Studies

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Srija ChandaMaster of Arts specializing in Mass Communication/Media Studies

An aspiring media professional, Srija is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Mass Communication at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, after completing her degree in journalism. With experience in PR and social media, she has also honed her leadership skills through her participation in a youth parliament. Srija's interests include devouring books, watching movies, and exploring new places through travel.

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