Matthew McConaughey quotes

Matthew McConaughey is an American actor and producer, recognized for his roles in both romantic comedies and critically acclaimed dramas. His performances in films like "Dallas Buyers Club" and "Interstellar" have earned him numerous awards and widespread respect. He has become known for his charismatic screen presence and memorable catchphrases. Here are 76 of his quotes:

I think most defense attorneys know, to some extent, their clients are guilty.

Matthew McConaughey

We have a big appetite for putting people down but, at the heart of everyone, there's enough room for all of us to succeed.

Matthew McConaughey

Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.

Matthew McConaughey

My life is the road, man. I need to keep moving.

Matthew McConaughey

I've lost 38 pounds. I feel good now. Overall, probably got 35 percent less energy, but there's been plateaus, like getting past 170 was really hard, but then once you get [to] 167 the next seven come off easy. Getting past 160, really hard. But then you fly down to 150. Getting past 150 was really hard and then, bam! Got down to 143 and that's where I want to be. So, once you get past the plateau, your body seems to understand, ‘O. K., this is where we're leaving now, this is where we are' and so the energy rises.

Matthew McConaughey

There's a difference in thinking you are a champion and knowing that you are.

Matthew McConaughey

The best advice comes from people who don't give advice.

Matthew McConaughey

You want to be a writer? Start writing. You want to be a filmmaker? Start shooting stuff on your phone right now.

Matthew McConaughey

I've never been a manipulator, even in my bachelor days. I never wanted to do things to people that could catch up with me later on.

Matthew McConaughey

Cameras aren't guns. They can't really hurt you.

Matthew McConaughey

Sure, I can get a little bit jealous. The good part about jealousy is that it comes from passion. It's also the dangerous part and it's an ugly emotion that hurts.

Matthew McConaughey

The unsaid rule for living in a trailer park is: 'If the door's shut, don't come a-knockin.' But if it's open and you're walkin' by, feel free to say, 'Hello.'

Matthew McConaughey

One of the great pleasures of going to see a Daniel Day-Lewis film: you haven't seen him in five years. Where have you been? So, it's a special event, right? Well, if you want to go see a movie that I'm in, it still may be a special event for you, but, you don't feel like you don't know where I've been.

Matthew McConaughey

When I first starting making money, when I first made my first six-digits, I was - my big thing was I went to put super unleaded in my truck for the first time.

Matthew McConaughey

I like having my hands in the clay. I like the movie-making process.

Matthew McConaughey

I've got a great sense of humor, and if I'm able to say or do something in a movie that people feel like they want to repeat, that's hugely flattering.

Matthew McConaughey

When I'm surfing, I'm sure not thinking about the paparazzi. I guess if they start getting on floaties and coming out there in the water, then I might be a little upset.

Matthew McConaughey

The challenge for me as an actor is if you become a celebrity, you don't meet strangers anymore. And strangers are where we have our anonymity. And I believe it's essential for the soul to be anonymous, especially if you're going to be an actor.

Matthew McConaughey

My lawyer has been a good friend of mine for a long time. He and I continuously have conversations.

Matthew McConaughey

I'm one of the most adaptable guys I know in as much as travelling is my favourite thing to do in life. With every place I go, I try to stay there long enough to do it justice, long enough so that I can at least imagine what it would be like to live there. Once I imagine that, then it's OK for me to return home.

Matthew McConaughey

I always wanted to be a father and thought it would be great, but it just took the right woman and the right time to make it all happen.

Matthew McConaughey

Life is a series of commas, not periods.

Matthew McConaughey