Tom Cruise, born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, is an American actor and producer. He has received various accolades for his work, including three Golden Globe Awards and three nominations for the Academy Awards. The actor who emerged in the 1980s as one of Hollywood’s most popular leading men, is known for his clean-cut good looks and versatility. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the world.
He made his film debut in Endless Love in 1981. His breakthrough came with leading roles in the comedy film Risky Business in 1983 and action drama film Top Gun 1986. He is most notably known for playing Ethan Hunt in all six of the Mission: Impossible films from 1996 to 2018. He was embroiled in a lot of controversy for promoting Scientology.
1 In this life, it’s not what you hope for, it’s not what you deserve, it’s what you take. -Tom Cruise
This life is all about what you give and receive. Your hopes, your wishes and dreams, none of them matter. What matters is what you take away from this life.
2 When you have to cope with a lot of problems, you’re either going to sink or you’re going to swim. -Tom Cruise
When life gives you too many challenges, you either have a choice to fight it or give up. You either end up making through it all or just destroying yourself.
3 Everybody dies, Sally, The thing is to die well. -Tom Cruise
Death comes for all. You cannot run or hide from it. What matters is that, in the end, when death stares into your eyes, you look at it not with fear but with gratification. You need to be happy and satisfied with your life.
4 I always look for a challenge and something that’s different. -Tom Cruise
Never cower from challenges. Be bold and authentic and always look for something that is different. You need to force yourself to grow every day of your life.
5 No dream is ever just a dream. -Tom Cruise
No dream is just a dream. To some, it may be their passion. Their raison d’etre and their purpose in life. A dream is full of possibilities and potential for growth and success.
6 Someday, That’s a dangerous word. It’s really just a code for ‘never’. -Tom Cruise
You can never wait for someday to start something. That’s just an excuse to never start. The more you keep postponing things, the more the possibility of you never starting in the first place.
7 The important thing is to be relaxed in your work, Same in life, Don’t make everything too intense. -Tom Cruise
Relax yourself. No matter what it is you are doing, you need to be able to stay calm and not panic. Don’t take everything too intensely and mess up your mental state.
8 Individuals have to decide what is true and real for them. -Tom Cruise
You have the right to decide what is true and real for you. No one else gets to decide that for you. People should just mind their own business instead of prying upon someone’s personal space.
9 I disagree with people who think you learn more from getting beat up than you do from winning. -Tom Cruise
Victory teaches you more than loss does. Defeat does have its lessons but it is victory that is a true test of character. It brings out the best version of yourself and challenges that.
10 I’m someone who doesn’t believe in making my problems other people’s problems. -Tom Cruise
Your problems are your own. It’s stupid to project it upon someone else. They’re not responsible for being you. You have to learn to deal with it yourself.
11 I demand a lot of myself, I want to learn, I can’t sit back, I like a challenge, so I create a lot of challenges for myself. -Tom Cruise
Never back away from challenges. They are there to help you grow and progress. You cannot let challenges stop you from moving forward. You can’t sit back and hope for things to be fine. Get out there and face them head on.
12 I can’t do something halfway, three-quarters, nine-tenths, If I’m going to do something, I go all the way. -Tom Cruise
If you’re gonna start something, you need to go all the way. Half-hearted determination is just as bad as no determination at all. If you’ve started something, go all the way.
13 I feel lonely at times, but I don’t want to get into a relationship with someone if it is not right. -Tom Cruise
Nothing is worse than getting into a relationship without actually feeling any love. Loneliness is tough, yes. But you cannot let your loneliness get the better of you and get into a relationship in haste. That’ll only get toxic.
14 Perception and reality are two different things. -Tom Cruise
There’s a very big difference between reality and perception. Things are not always as they seem. You cannot confuse the two. Do not let your personal issues blur your vision.
15 I’ve never done work for money ever, If your choices are based on grosses and the film doesn’t do well, That leaves you with nothing. -Tom Cruise
Do not work for money. Money is a superficial endeavor that will never bring you any joy. If you do things for money, you’ll never be truly happy.
15 Best Tom Cruise Quotes on Success and Life
1. In this life, it’s not what you hope for, it’s not what you deserve, it’s what you take. -Tom Cruise
2. When you have to cope with a lot of problems, you’re either going to sink or you’re going to swim. -Tom Cruise
3. Everybody dies, Sally, The thing is to die well. -Tom Cruise
4. I always look for a challenge and something that’s different. -Tom Cruise
5. No dream is ever just a dream. -Tom Cruise
6. Someday, That’s a dangerous word. It’s really just a code for ‘never’. -Tom Cruise
7. The important thing is to be relaxed in your work, Same in life, Don’t make everything too intense. -Tom Cruise
8. Individuals have to decide what is true and real for them. -Tom Cruise
9. I disagree with people who think you learn more from getting beat up than you do from winning. -Tom Cruise
10. I’m someone who doesn’t believe in making my problems other people’s problems. -Tom Cruise
11. I demand a lot of myself, I want to learn, I can’t sit back, I like a challenge, so I create a lot of challenges for myself. -Tom Cruise
12. I can’t do something halfway, three-quarters, nine-tenths, If I’m going to do something, I go all the way. -Tom Cruise
13. I feel lonely at times, but I don’t want to get into a relationship with someone if it is not right. -Tom Cruise
14. Perception and reality are two different things. -Tom Cruise
15. I’ve never done work for money ever, If your choices are based on grosses and the film doesn’t do well, That leaves you with nothing. -Tom Cruise