The Rock Movie Quotes: Best Sayings from Sean Connery, Stanley Goodspeed and Others

• Do you smell what The Rock is cooking?
• It doesn’t matter what you think!
• Just bring it!
• Boots to asses!
• I’m the jabroni-beating, pie-eating, trailblazing, eyebrow-raising, check’s-in-the-mail, can’t-make-me-wait, The Rock!
• Lay your smackdown on anyone who gets in your way.
• The Rock says know your role and shut your mouth!
• If you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space.
• Blood, sweat, and respect. The first two you give, the last one you earn.
• When life gives you lemons, don’t just make lemonade – make it into a lemon grenade and blow stuff up!
• Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.
• It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight, it’s about the size of the fight in the dog.
• Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.
• Know your roots, but never forget where you’re going.

Quotes from Sean Connery as John and Othem

• The first step towards achieving greatness is believing you can achieve it.
• The road to success is always under construction.
• The people’s champ will always rise to the occasion.
• It’s not about how many times you get knocked down, it’s about how many times you get back up.
• Success isn’t always about winning. Sometimes it’s simply about never giving up.
• The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary.
• Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.
• The harder you work, the luckier you get.
• Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
• The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
• If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.
• You don’t have to be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest to be the best.
• I’m always on a quest for greatness. And if you’re not on that quest, then why do you wake up?
• If you want to achieve greatness, stop asking for permission.
• Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.

Famous Quotes from the Rock Movie

• It’s not about how much you can lift, it’s about how much you can take and keep moving forward.
• Success is not just about making money; it’s about making a difference.
• When you walk up to opportunities’ door, don’t knock. Kick that door in, smile and introduce yourself.
• Success is not about the destination, it’s about the journey.
• It’s okay to fail, as long as you fail forward.
• Wake up determined. Go to bed satisfied.
• Never let success get to your head, and never let failure get to your heart.
• You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.
• Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.
• You are stronger than you think, and more capable than you may believe.
• The only limits that exist are the ones you set for yourself.
• Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.
• Success is never owned, it’s rented. And the rent is due every day.
• Your success and happiness are in your hands. Don’t give anyone else the key.
• Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
• Dream big, work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people. The rest will fall into place.

FAQ The Rock Movie Quotes

In “The Rock,” how does Sean Connery’s character describe what winners do?

Winners go home and fuck the prom queen.

What does Nicolas Cage’s character in “The Rock” not know about, as he admits to Sean Connery?

He has no idea what it means to lead some of the finest men.

What philosophical reflection does Jefferson make about the tree of liberty?

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

In “The Rock,” what is John Mason’s response to being threatened with a dire situation?

Losers always whine about their best; winners go home and fuck the prom queen.

In “The Rock,” how does John Mason describe his daily activities compared to his past experiences?

Finding peace now is less of a problem; it’s more enjoyable than my average day.

What does Nicolas Cage’s character suggest about the safety of their plan involving a hazardous material in “The Rock”?

Handling this is like using a glass jar and lead; it requires precision and care.

In “The Rock,” how does Nicolas Cage’s character describe the risk of handling VX gas, one of the most deadly substances?

VX gas is one of the most deadly substances the earth has ever known; epidermal exposure or inhalation can cause your nervous system to spasm so hard you break your own back.

What does John Mason argue about the morality of using deadly force to resolve international conflicts in “The Rock”?

It’s an act of lunacy to resolve conflict with deadly force, like using VX gas, which could end up killing another million.

How does Nicolas Cage’s character feel about his career compared to what he dreamed of in his youth in “The Rock”?

I always thought I’d rather have been a poet, or a philosopher reading philosophy, but here I am handling some of the most deadly substances known to man.

In “The Rock,” how does Nicolas Cage’s character reflect on his unexpected career path starting from his early interest in science?

I got my first chemistry set when I was seven, and it blew my eyebrows off. Now, I handle deadly nerve agents; it’s certainly more enjoyable than my average day at the lab.

What does Nicolas Cage as Stanley Goodspeed say in “The Rock” about his work environment?

I work in a glass jar, dealing with chemicals.

In “The Rock,” how does John Mason describe his hope for freedom?

One day I’d breathe free, maybe that’s after your skin melts.