Aaron Eckhart Quotes, born March 12, 1968, in Cupertino, California, is an American actor renowned for his dynamic performances across film genres. Rising to prominence with In the Company of Men (1997), he earned acclaim for roles in Erin Brockovich (2000), Thank You for Smoking (2005), earning a Golden Globe nomination, and as Harvey Dent/Two-Face in The Dark Knight (2008). His diverse credits include Olympus Has Fallen (2013), Sully (2016), and Midway (2019). A Brigham Young University graduate (1994), Eckhart’s journey from school plays in England and Australia to Hollywood reflects his resilience.
These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, and writings—offer insights into his views on acting, passion, perseverance, and life, capturing his thoughtful, determined spirit.
15 Aaron Eckhart Quotes
- “A film has its own life and takes its own time.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “When it gets down to it you just have to act.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It seems to me if you want something badly enough, whether you’re a man or a woman, you’ll do whatever you have to do to get it.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “You never really know as an actor; it’s completely out of your control, in terms of editing, and music, and film stock, shot selection, and what takes they use.” (SearchQuotes, n.d.)
- “I often feel that my days in New York City, that I was here for five years, didn’t get one job, went on a thousand auditions and literally did not get a job on a soap, not a movie, not TV, not nothing, although I did do some commercials thank God.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Right now, I have to admit, that I’m more interested in giving people a little bit of hope and goodness.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Yeah, but there’s nobody who represents romance to me like Cary Grant.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I’d like to do a romantic comedy.” (SearchQuotes, n.d.)
- “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” (Bookey, 2023)
- “I think women can be as cruel as men, and men as tender as women, and vice versa.” (InspiringQuotes, n.d.)
- “Well, I’ve thought many times when my career was in the toilet, that I was going to have to seriously consider getting another job, I don’t know what I’d do.” (QuoteFancy, 2025)
- “I would love to get great performances from actors as a director, because that’s what I’m always looking for, a director that’s going to help me go places I’ve never been before.” (InspiringQuotes, n.d.)
- “(2011, on quitting drinking) I couldn’t be happier with that decision. I recommend it to anybody. I haven’t had a drink for seven or eight years.” (IMDb, 2011)
- “It makes me feel good that I can now sit there and go, I’ve worked with Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, all the great actors that I’ve worked with… Sir Ben Kingsley.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
Aaron Eckhart’s quotes shimmer with passion for acting, resilience through setbacks, and a deep appreciation for the craft’s transformative power, inspiring us to pursue our dreams with dedication and authenticity. Which quote sparks your drive to keep going? Share it in the comments and keep Eckhart’s cinematic legacy thriving!
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