Paul William Walker was an American actor best known for his role as Brian O’Connor in the Fast & Furious franchise. He was born on September 12, 1973, in California. As a toddler, he starred in various television commercials, most notably for Pampers at the age of 2. He began his acting career in a television teen drama called Schoolbreak Special. His big break came when he starred in the soap opera The Young And The Restless, which garnered him fame and recognition.
He is most recognized and loved as Brian O’Connor in the action film franchise, Fast & Furious. He starred opposite Vin Diesel in the first film of the franchise, The Fast and the Furious which was a blockbuster hit. He reprised his role in the second film of the series, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and continued to play the role of four subsequent films. Walker passed away on November 13, 2013, in a car crash while he was still shooting for Furious 7. His brothers Caleb and Cody played as stand-ins and CGI was used to complete the shooting. The song, See You Again by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth was a tribute to Walker.
1 Remember that no matter how cool you think you may be, you’re not cool enough to look down on anyone, ever. -Paul Walker
No matter how successful of a person you are, you have no right to look down on someone. Respect everyone and see everyone as your equal irrespective of who you are.
2 My philosophy is: If you can’t have fun, there’s no sense in doing it. -Paul Walker
If you do not enjoy doing something, then there’s no point in doing it. Do the things that you love or you’ll have to force yourself to do it and you’ll eventually start hating it.
3 Sometimes the hurdles aren’t really hurdles at all, they’re welcome challenges, tests. -Paul Walker
As you live through life, you’ll inevitably have to face several obstacles. But the truth is that these obstacles are to test you and prepare you for the future.
4 It’s not about working anymore, it’s about doing work I can be proud of. – Paul Walker
Doing work just for the sake of doing work is mindless and silly. Do work by putting in all your efforts so that once you are done, you are satisfied and proud of what you’ve done.
5 I’m not the kind of guy who’s taking advantage of my position. -Paul Walker
Taking advantage of your position of authority and using it to your benefit is unethical and unprofessional. A true test of your character and integrity is how you behave when you are in a superior position.
6 I don’t care what it is in life: listen to your heart, if you do, no matter what, you win. -Paul Walker
Follow your heart and do what you love. Because in the end, even if you fail at it, the fact you showed the courage to follow your heart is what is important.
7 You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. -Paul Walker
Your loved ones: your friends and family, and their well being is what really matters. After all, they’re the people who stood with you in your toughest times and never really left your side. They’re the ones who gave you the courage and strength to face life.
8 The dream is to have it all, who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? -Paul Walker
You just have this one life to live. So live it to the fullest and do all the things that you’ve always wanted to do. In the end, there shouldn’t be anything that you regret not doing.
9 I’m one of those people that think certain things happen at certain times for all the right reasons. -Paul Walker
Life always gives you the things you need at the right time. Not before, not after, but just at the right time. So even if everything seems to be falling apart, remember that it’s all happening for a reason.
10 I learned a long time ago that if you subscribe and believe the good, you have to believe the bad. -Paul Walker
Good and bad, right and wrong are all two sides of the same coin. You cannot accept one and discard the other. With the good, also comes the bad. Accept both but follow what is right.
11 There’s a time and place for everything, but as I get older, I like finding those human moments and really connecting. -Paul Walker
The beauty of life isn’t found in the grand things but in the simple and human moments. It’s all around you but in the mindless race of life, you most likely will not notice it. Slow down and look around and you’ll realise that the happiness you’ve been chasing was always around you.
12 I don’t go where the people are, I go where the people aren’t. -Paul Walker
If you follow the crowd and just do what everyone else is doing, you’ll be stuck in mediocrity. Learn to stand out and do what is really right, even if nobody else is doing it.
13 The journey is more important to me now, there’s no guarantee, no matter what, we get one run in life. -Paul Walker
It’s not the destination that matters but the journey. You just have one life and no second chances at it, so live the best life you can and make beautiful moments along the way.
14 No matter how good or bad your life is, wake up each morning and be thankful you still have one. -Paul Walker
You are blessed to be alive so be grateful for it. No matter how tough it gets, love your life. Things will eventually work out.
15 If one day the speed kills me don’t be sad because I will have died smiling. -Paul Walker
Do the things that you love with all your heart because in the end, if you’re smiling that is all that matters. It’s your life and you can’t live it again, so do not spend it doing the things that you dislike.
15 Paul Walker Quotes to Make You Value Life
1. Remember that no matter how cool you think you may be, you’re not cool enough to look down on anyone, ever. -Paul Walker
2. My philosophy is: If you can’t have fun, there’s no sense in doing it. -Paul Walker
3. Sometimes the hurdles aren’t really hurdles at all, they’re welcome challenges, tests. -Paul Walker
4. It’s not about working anymore, it’s about doing work I can be proud of. – Paul Walker
5. I’m not the kind of guy who’s taking advantage of my position. -Paul Walker
6. I don’t care what it is in life: listen to your heart, if you do, no matter what, you win. -Paul Walker
7. You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. -Paul Walker
8. The dream is to have it all, who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? -Paul Walker
9. I’m one of those people that think certain things happen at certain times for all the right reasons. -Paul Walker
10. I learned a long time ago that if you subscribe and believe the good, you have to believe the bad. -Paul Walker
11. There’s a time and place for everything, but as I get older, I like finding those human moments and really connecting. -Paul Walker
12. I don’t go where the people are, I go where the people aren’t. -Paul Walker
13. The journey is more important to me now, there’s no guarantee, no matter what, we get one run in life. -Paul Walker
14. No matter how good or bad your life is, wake up each morning and be thankful you still have one. -Paul Walker
15. If one day the speed kills me don’t be sad because I will have died smiling. -Paul Walker
