Welcome to a collection of wisdom and insight from one of the most iconic figures in the world of martial arts and cinema: Jackie Chan. As an actor, director, and stunt performer, Jackie Chan has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique blend of jaw-dropping action sequences, heartfelt storytelling, and infectious charisma. Beyond his on-screen talents, Chan’s life journey and experiences have yielded a wealth of profound quotes that resonate with people from all walks of life.
Throughout his illustrious career spanning several decades, Jackie Chan has not only entertained audiences with his acrobatic feats and comedic timing but has also imparted valuable lessons through his words. From the importance of perseverance and hard work to the significance of staying true to oneself, Chan’s quotes offer invaluable insights into success, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence. Whether you’re a fan of his action-packed films or seeking inspiration for your own endeavors, delve into the wisdom of Jackie Chan and discover the timeless lessons he shares with the world.
The ads all call me fearless, but that’s just publicity. Anyone who thinks I’m not scared out of my mind whenever I do one of my stunts is crazier than I am. Jackie Chan
Sometimes, I’m very embarrassed. Jackie Chan
I’ve seen too many ups and downs in the movie industry. Jackie Chan
In the past when I was in Hollywood, I was like a dog. I felt humiliated. My English was not good. People would even ask me ‘Jackie Who?’. Jackie Chan
Actor’s life is very long. Jackie Chan
Very difficult to understand American audience, what they like, what they don’t like. Some movie I like very much, it doesn’t work. Some movie I don’t like, it gets big box office. Very difficult. Jackie Chan
Sometimes I’d like to play the bad guy and sometimes I’d like to die in a movie. Jackie Chan
I play a nobody in Japan. Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan is a myth. Jackie Chan
When I’m making an American film, it’s more safe because there are so many people on the set to watch me. Whatever I do, they say, ‘What are you doing!? Tell me first!’ There are so many restrictions. Jackie Chan
Besides entertainment and action, I want to educate. You know, as a producer or director, we do have a responsibility to society. Jackie Chan
I make American films for American audiences and Asian films for Asian audiences. Jackie Chan
In the real world, children love me. Jackie Chan
My dream is to continue filming until my body tells me to stop. Jackie Chan
I sometimes just don’t like to see the Ultimate Fighting. I just find it, as a martial artist, I just find it too violent. Jackie Chan
You cannot mix sports with politics. Jackie Chan
I’m tired of fighting. I’ve always known that I can’t be an action star all my life. Jackie Chan
I think the family movie is very important to everybody right now. Jackie Chan
I want to be in ‘Avatar’. I want somebody to hire me to be Superman, a Chinese Superman or Spider-Man. Jackie Chan
Being a stunt coordinator, I have to take care not only of myself but I have to make sure everyone is safe. Jackie Chan
I hate interviews – but you have to do them. Jackie Chan
When I make a film – I direct my own film, I write my own script – that’s what I want to hear from the audience. ‘Oh, thank you, Jackie!’ Jackie Chan
The kids never listen to you, especially the youngest ones. Jackie Chan
I’m crazy, but I’m not stupid. Jackie Chan
When I was young I didn’t care about education, just money and box office. Jackie Chan
I’ve choreographed all of my movies. Jackie Chan
One day, I want to make a PG film. Jackie Chan
When I’m in meetings until 5am and then have to get up two hours later for filming, sometimes I ask myself ‘why?’ Jackie Chan
I know I have to run 20 more minutes if I eat ice cream. Basically, I eat everything, but I just do more training. Jackie Chan
A lot of people ask me when I do a stunt, ‘Jackie, are you scared?’ Of course I’m scared. I’m not Superman. Jackie Chan
After all those years in Asia, I don’t have to do promotion anymore. We just release a Jackie Chan movie and – Boom! – people go. Jackie Chan
I love wushu a lot and I would love to see it included in future Olympic Games. Jackie Chan
Now I am older, I understand we have to accept who we are. Jackie Chan
Anyone can be a Superman, but nobody can be Jackie Chan. Jackie Chan
I want to be an Asian Robert De Niro. Jackie Chan
Don’t try to be like Jackie. There is only one Jackie. Study computers instead. Jackie Chan
Every time I make American film I just trust American directors and American writers. Jackie Chan
I don’t want to be an action star, an action star’s life is so short. I want my life to get longer, I want my career to get longer. Jackie Chan
I loved cowboy movies when I was a kid. When I was five years old, I was already wearing a cowboy hat and suit. When I grew up, I knew John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Kirk Douglas and so on. Jackie Chan
I’ve got a very interesting background. Jackie Chan
In every movie I do have a dialogue. Jackie Chan
Cinema reflects culture and there is no harm in adapting technology, but not at the cost of losing your originality. Jackie Chan
I hate violence, yes I do. It’s kind of a dilemma, huh?. Jackie Chan
I really like children to watch my movies. Jackie Chan
I just make good movies. That’s the way I thank my fans. Jackie Chan
The world is too violent right now. Jackie Chan
In America there’s no way I can make the kind of movie I like to make. Jackie Chan
When I give somebody something and see their face, it just makes me so happy. Jackie Chan
My affection for Taiwan… is witnessed by everyone. My wife is Taiwanese and I am a son-in-law of Taiwan. I am half Taiwanese. Jackie Chan
The movie business is a big gamble. Jackie Chan
I’m afraid to fail again. Jackie Chan
I want to try something different in Hollywood, to tell the audience I am not just an actor star – I am an actor, too. Jackie Chan
I love to clean. Jackie Chan
When you are learning about a martial art, it is about respect. Jackie Chan
Every country when they have Olympics, a lot of people come out opposed. Jackie Chan
I want to show audiences I can act. Jackie Chan
I feel like I have lived all over the world since I get to go everywhere to film. Jackie Chan
I just want people to remember me like I remember Buster Keaton. When they talk about Buster Keaton or Gene Kelly, people say, ‘Ah yes, they good.’ Maybe one day, they remember Jackie Chan that way. Jackie Chan
I’m crazy, but I’m not too crazy. Jackie Chan
Sometimes I do need to go to karaoke, sometimes I need to relax. Jackie Chan
I like to give back. Jackie Chan
I’m not a god – I do bad things. Jackie Chan
I’m not sure if it’s good to have freedom or not. I’m really confused now. Jackie Chan
I’m gradually beginning to feel that we Chinese need to be controlled. If we’re not being controlled, we’ll just do what we want. Jackie Chan
My schedule goes: wake up, running, exercise, downstairs, running shoes off, then to the shower. That’s the Jackie Chan diary. Jackie Chan
Olympics for me is love, peace, united. Jackie Chan
Chinese people need to be controlled; otherwise, they will do whatever they want. Jackie Chan
I only want my work to make people happy. Jackie Chan
Most of the time, I’m not even working; I’m just helping people, because I feel that I am too lucky. Jackie Chan
Money for me today does not really matter. Jackie Chan
I really hope someday in Hollywood, some producer or director will hire me only to do drama. Jackie Chan
Why did I become Jackie Chan? Mostly because I work very hard. When people were sleeping, I was still training. Jackie Chan
If everyone does some good, think of what a good world this will be. Jackie Chan
For me the greatest source of income is still movies. Nothing – stocks, financial speculation, real estate speculation or businesses – makes more money for me than making movies. Jackie Chan
If you’re too free, you’re like the way Hong Kong is now. It’s very chaotic. Jackie Chan
American stuntmen are smart – they think about safety. When they do a jump in a car, they calculate everything: the speed, the distance… But in Hong Kong, we don’t know how to count. Everything we do is a guess. If you’ve got the guts, you do it. All of my stuntmen have gotten hurt. Jackie Chan
When I got depressed, I watched Bruce Lee movies. I learned everything from Bruce Lee. Jackie Chan
Since the child knew his parents would give in, he tried the same trick again and again. Jackie Chan
My wish is to bring my heroes to the big screen, and many of them have already appeared in my films. Jackie Chan
We learn martial arts as helping weakness. You never fight for people to get hurt. You’re always helping people. Jackie Chan
I feel that there are a few things in the world without cultural barriers. Jackie Chan
I will make action movies, I think, for a few more years, another five years. Jackie Chan
I do small things. I try to do good things every day. Jackie Chan
If there really is a god, then he really looks after me. Jackie Chan
It is totally different making films in the East than in the West. In the East, I make my own Jackie Chan films, and it’s like my family. Sometimes I pick up the camera because I choreograph all the fighting scenes, even when I’m not fighting. I don’t have my own chair. I just sit on the set with everybody. Jackie Chan
I know I have a responsibility to the fans. Jackie Chan
Do not let circumstances control you. You change your circumstances. Jackie Chan
I never wanted to be the next Bruce Lee. I just wanted to be the first Jackie Chan. Jackie Chan
Coffee is a language in itself. Jackie Chan
The life of an action star is very short. I want to be an actor like Robert De Niro, like Dustin Hoffman or Clint Eastwood who in their 70s or 80s can still act. Jackie Chan
I went by myself to Hollywood, I spoke no English, every day I had to go to school. Jackie Chan
I have a metal plate in my head, and can pop my shoulder and pop it back. Jackie Chan
As a father, I always want my son to be perfect. When he was young, I tried to train him in martial arts, but he said, ‘I don’t want to become like Bruce Lee’s son, with everybody telling me how good my father was.’ I just think my son is too lazy. Jackie Chan
I now have two different audiences. There’s the one that has been watching my action films for 20 years, and the American family audience. American jokes, less fighting. Jackie Chan
I like to change characters and then, slowly I believe the audience treat me as, like an actor who can fight. It’s not like an action star. Jackie Chan
I want to play a fireman and a spy. I want to learn special effects. Jackie Chan
I give the children education. Jackie Chan
Before I do a stunt, I have to make sure it is safe. Jackie Chan
Of course I get hurt. Jackie Chan
I don’t want to be an action star; action star’s life is so short. I want my life to get longer. I want my career to get longer. Jackie Chan