Besides a glorious artistic career, actor Keanu Reeves has experienced many tragedies in his life. It was those difficulties that turned him into the person he is today – quiet, resilient and profound. His observations about life are valuable lessons for anyone.Born in Beirut, Lebanon and raised in Toronto Canada, Keanu Reeves is a bright actor in the Hollywood film industry. He officially became a world star after taking on the main role in The Matrix , and more recently, the John Wick film series . It’s difficult to mention actor Keanu Reeves without expressing some admiration.

Besides his glorious career, his youth was full of tragedy. When he was just 2 years old, his father left him, leaving mother and child to live a miserable life. His father was later imprisoned for drug trafficking, while his mother remarried three times, and the family had to move around. Even more painful, after Keanu Reeves and his long-time girlfriend, Jennifer Syme, suffered the pain of their stillborn child in 1999, this girlfriend also passed away in a car crash in 2001.

Keanu Reeves in his youth with his late girlfriend Jennifer Syme. Photo: Tumblr

Alexandra Grant – Keanu’s current girlfriend. Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images
Far from other famous artists, actor Keanu Reeves lives a quiet and peaceful life. Perhaps, it was the pain of the past that had cost him too much of the inherent exuberance and joy of a young man; But thanks to that, he learned the noble qualities of a mature man: calm, meticulous and resilient. These qualities not only help him become an outstanding actor in the film industry, but also a shining example of strength and efforts to reach dreams.

Those experiences, lessons and qualities are all summarized through 20 quotes that, ELLE Man believes, are the best of this actor. Each sentence contains depth that makes many readers absorb and reflect on themselves.

1. “ I was raised to treat people the way I want to be treated in return. That’s called respect .”

2. ” Having been broken and painful but still courageous enough to be gentle with other living beings, you are a thug with an angel’s heart .”

3. “ Money doesn’t mean anything to me. I make a lot of money, but I want to enjoy life, not stress over the numbers in my account. I gave a lot, and lived a simple life, with just one suitcase going around to hotels. Health is the most important thing .”

4. ” Hate does not disappear, it only changes from one form to another .”

5. ” Change your life if you are living unhappily, wake up if things are not as you want .”

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6. ” The only person stopping me from finding happiness is myself .”

7. ” Sometimes we are too engrossed in everyday worries, we accidentally miss out on time to enjoy the beauty in this life .”

8. “ If I don’t have freedom and do what I want, I will react. I will oppose .”

9. “ Living without love, not being able to feel and give it, is truly a torture .”

10. “ The hardships in life will make you the person you are today. Appreciate them, because thanks to them, you will be stronger .”

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11. “ Just one simple thing – paying attention – can take you very far .”

12. “ When you truly understand the law of cause and effect, you will feel responsible for everything in life. “The future is in your hands”, that is a powerful resource that everyone should realize “.

13. “ Art is finding holiness in people, and bringing compassion to this world .”

14. “ Even in the face of tragedy, outstanding individuals will always rise up strong. No matter what, you can get through it! This life is worth living .”

15. ” Sometimes the enemy is the best teacher, people learn from their own mistakes, and destruction is sometimes also rebirth .”

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16. “ Falling in love is an interesting feeling. Dangerous, but very fun “.

17. “ If you can bring a smile to a woman, you are witnessing the most beautiful thing in the world .”

18. “ Multiculturalism is the culture of this world – a pure race never exists .”

19. “ In my stillness, I am still solving the problem .”

20. “ Try making mistakes a few times, it will help your ego .”
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Brief translation: Lieu Chuong – Reference sources: Goalcast, TruthTheory