Immersing ourselves in the world of finance and ambition, we are drawn to the magnetic allure of Jordan Belfort's narrative, famously chronicled in "The Wolf of Wall Street." Through his captivating tale of excess, ambition, and ultimately redemption, Belfort offers us not just a glimpse into the cutthroat world of Wall Street but a profound reflection on the highs and lows of the human experience.
"Quotes From The Wolf of Wall Street" serve as signposts in our exploration of the relentless pursuit of wealth and power, offering insights that transcend the boundaries of finance and resonate with the broader human condition. From reflections on the nature of greed to musings on the cost of ambition, Belfort's words encapsulate the ethos of a generation driven by the promise of prosperity.
Quotes From The Wolf of Wall Street (2024)
Delve into the world of high finance and unbridled ambition with these compelling and thought-provoking quotes from "The Wolf of Wall Street." Each quote offers a glimpse into the tumultuous journey of Jordan Belfort, inviting reflection on the exhilarating highs and sobering lows of the pursuit of wealth and power.
"The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it."
"Act as if! Act as if you're a wealthy man, rich already, and then you'll surely become rich."
"The only thing I recommend is that if you feel the stock market is rigged, if you feel it's difficult, if you feel you can't get ahead, just remember one thing: It's rigged that way for a reason—because it's hard to win!"
"Without action, the best intentions in the world are nothing more than that: intentions."
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision."
"Money doesn't just buy you a better life, better food, better cars, better pussy—it also makes you a better person."
"Successful people are 100% convinced that they are masters of their own destiny, they're not creatures of circumstance, they create circumstance."
"The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it."
"I want you to deal with your problems by becoming rich!"
"Let me tell you something. There's no nobility in poverty. I've been a poor man, and I've been a rich man. And I choose rich every time."
"The easiest way to make money is - create something of such value that everybody wants and go out and give and create value, the money comes automatically."
"There is no nobility in poverty."
"You want to know what money sounds like? Go to a trading floor on Wall Street."
"Let me give you this one piece of advice: be honest. That's the most important thing in business and life."
"I've got the guts to die. What I want to know is, have you got the guts to live?"
"No matter what happened to you in your past, you are not your past, you are the resources and the capabilities you glean from it. And that is the basis for all change."
"Winners use words that say 'must' and 'will.'"
"There's no nobility in poverty."
"The only thing I'm addicted to is winning."
"The name of the game, moving the money from the client's pocket to your pocket."
"97% of people who quit too soon are employed by the 3% who never gave up."
"The only person who can stop you from becoming what you want is you."
"Act as if! Act as if you're a wealthy man, rich already, and then you'll surely become rich. Act as if you have unmatched confidence and then people will surely have confidence in you."
"The only thing that's keeping you from getting what you want is the story you keep telling yourself."
"Money doesn't just buy you a better life, better food, better cars, better pussy - it also makes you a better person."
"Let me tell you something. There's no nobility in poverty. I've been a poor man, and I've been a rich man. And I choose rich every f*cking time."
"The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself."
"Sell me this pen."
"I'm not leaving. I'm not leaving. I'm not f***ing leaving!"
"The only thing I like more than money is more money."
"I've been a poor man, and I've been a rich man. And I choose rich every f***ing time."
"Money doesn't just buy you a better life, better food, better cars, better p***y – it also makes you a better person."
"The real question is this: was all this legal? Absolutely f***ing not."
"Let me tell you something. There's no nobility in poverty. I've been a poor man, and I've been a rich man. And I choose rich every f***ing time."
"It's business. Leave your emotions at the door."
"Money is the oxygen of capitalism and I wanna breathe more than any other human being alive."
"You gotta stay relaxed. Do you jerk off?"
"The only question is, are you gonna do it or not?"
"My name is Jordan Belfort. The year I turned 26, I made $49 million, which really pissed me off because it was three shy of a million a week."
"The only thing more dangerous than a bad salesman is a salesman with a cause."
"The year I turned 26, as the head of my own brokerage firm, I made $49 million, which really pissed me off because it was three shy of a million a week."
"I've got to make this money back somehow, and this is the quickest way I know."
"97% of the people who quit too soon are employed by the 3% who never gave up."
"You show me a pay stub for $72,000, I'm gonna quit my job right now and come work for you."
"Name of the game, move the money from your client's pocket into your pocket."
"I'm not going to jail. I'm not going to jail!"
"The real question is this: was all this legal? Absolutely f*cking not."
"The show goes on!"
"I take Quaaludes 10-15 times a day for my back pain."
"Let me tell you something. There is no nobility in poverty."
"It's not about the money; it's about the game."
"The only thing I like more than money is other people's money."
"I'll tell you what: show me a guy who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time."
"The only person stopping you from being rich is you."
"Money doesn't just buy you a better life, better food, better cars, better p*ssy – it also makes you a better person."
"I want you to deal with your problems by getting rich!"
"I've been a poor man, and I've been a rich man. And I choose rich every f*cking time."
"You can't sell sht, you are sht, hit the f*cking bricks loser, and beat it because you are going out!"
"The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullsh*t story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it."
"The only person who needs a script is the one who doesn't know what he's doing."
"I'm not leaving! I'm not leaving! I'm not f*cking leaving!"
"Money is the oxygen of capitalism and I wanna breathe more than any man alive."
"When you live in a glass house, you should not throw stones."
"You wanna know what money sounds like? Go to a trading floor on Wall Street."
"You know what? You gotta stay relaxed."
"I've got a golden parachute up my ass."
"I want you to deal with your problems by getting rich."
"I love three things: I love my country, I love Jesus Christ, and I love making people rich."
"Was all this legal? Absolutely f*cking not."
"Money makes you a better person."
"You wanna know what money sounds like? Go to a trading floor on Wall Street. "
"Money doesn't buy happiness? Look at the f*cking smile on my face."
"I will not die sober!"
"They're gonna need to send in the National Guard to take me out, cause I ain't going nowhere!"
"No matter what happened to you in your past, you are not your past, you are the resources and the capabilities you glean from it."
"I'm not leaving. I'm not leaving. I'm not fucking leaving!"
"Money doesn't just buy you a better life, better food, better cars, better pussy. It also makes you a better person."
"I want you to deal with your problems by becoming rich."
"You know what I do when I get sad? I stop being sad and be awesome instead."
"The only question is, are you ready to join me? Or are you a sheep?"
"I've been a rich man, and I've been a poor man. And I choose rich every time."
"The real question is this: was all this legal? Absolutely fucking not."
"Let me give you a little newsflash. There's no nobility in poverty."
"They're gonna need a fucking wrecking ball to take me outta here!"
"When you live your life by poor standards, you inflict damage on everyone who crosses your path, especially those you love."
"Money doesn't just buy you a better life, better food, better cars, better pussy – it also makes you a better person."
"The only thing more powerful than money is… more money."
"The only thing I recommend is get rich young 'cause honestly, there's no glory in being broke."
"The only thing that I'm interested in is making a lot of money."
"My Ferrari was white like Don Johnson's in Miami Vice, not red."
"Act as if! Act as if you're a wealthy man, rich already, and then you'll surely become rich. Act as if you have unmatched confidence and then people will surely have confidence in you. Act as if you have unmatched experience and then people will follow your advice. And act as if you are already a tremendous success, and as sure as I stand here today - you will become successful."
"On a daily basis, I consume enough drugs to sedate Manhattan, Long Island, and Queens for a month. I take Quaaludes 10-15 times a day for my 'back pain', Adderall to stay focused, Xanax to take the edge off, pot to mellow me out, cocaine to wake me back up again, and morphine… Well, because it's awesome."
"My Ferrari was white, like Don Johnson's in Miami Vice, not red."
"Let me tell you something. There is no nobility in poverty. I have been a rich man, and I have been a poor man, and I choose rich every time. Because at least as a rich man, when I have to face my problems, I show up in the back of a limo wearing a $2,000 suit and a $40,000 gold f*cking watch."
"Let me tell you something: Money doesn't just buy you a better life, better food, better cars, better p*ssy - it also makes you a better person."
"No one, and I don't care if you're Warren Buffett or if you're Jimmy Buffett, nobody knows if a stock is gonna go up, down, sideways or in f*cking circles, least of all stockbrokers."
"The only thing I'm addicted to is winning. This bootleg cult, arrogantly referred to as Alcoholics Anonymous, reports a 5 percent success rate. My success rate is 100 percent."
"I've got my money churning and burning like a roller coaster."
"The real question is this: was all this legal? Absolutely not."
"Let me tell you something. There's no nobility in poverty."
"The only thing that's standing between you and your dream is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it."
"I've been a poor man, and I've been a rich man. And I choose rich every time."
"The only thing I recommend is be born rich, then all this advice will be fine."
"I've got a solution. You're not gonna like it."
"Sell the stock, sell it all!"
"Give them to me young, hungry, and stupid."
"It's business, leave your emotions at the door."
"Money makes you a better person. Richer."
"You show me a pay stub for $72,000, I'll quit my job right now and work for you."
"Let me give you a little legal advice: Shut the fuck up!"
"I've got a yacht!"
"How the fuck else am I supposed to keep this marriage together?"
"Greed, for lack of a better word, is good."
"I am not gonna die sober!"
"The only thing I've never been good at is moderation."
"I'm not just a salesperson. I'm a closer!"
"Name of the game: move the money from your client's pocket into your pocket."
"When you live your life by poor standards, you inflict damage on everyone who crosses your path."
"When you're high on life, there's no need for drugs."
"The only person stopping you from achieving your wildest dreams is you."
In reflecting on the profound impact of "The Wolf of Wall Street," it becomes evident that beyond its captivating storyline and charismatic characters, the film resonates with timeless themes of ambition, greed, and the pursuit of success at any cost.
Through its memorable dialogue and quotable moments, such as "Quotes From The Wolf of Wall Street," the movie not only entertains but also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and moral compromise. It reminds us of the importance of integrity and ethical conduct in both personal and professional endeavors, urging viewers to consider the consequences of their actions and the true worth of their aspirations.
