Steven Seagal Quotes from the Controversial Star of the ’90s

Steven Seagal has lived many lives as a martial arts trainer in Japan, an action star, a father of seven, a reserve deputy, and holder of a Russian passport personally granted by President Putin.

Seagal debuted as Nico Toscani in "Above the Law" in 1988. He has since racked up over 50 movie and television credits. The bulk of his latest releases were straight-to-DVD or streaming titles.

Though high in demand, the star has become notorious for being difficult to work with and has a barrage of sexual harassment and assault accusations trailing him since the beginning of his career.

The 6 foot 4 star is outspoken, with many distinct quotes attributed to him. Scroll down for thought-provoking quips from the controversial star.

Steven Seagal’s quote: "I have no fear of death. More important, I don't fear life." | Image: AmoDays

Steven Seagal Quotes to Inspire You

"I think the more diversity that one has in his life, the happier he can be, as long as he is able to do whatever he chooses to do at that given time well." — Steven Seagal

"The most important seed I can sow in this life is my children, and the love and knowledge that I can bestow upon them and the help I can give them." — Steven Seagal

"Any great warrior is also a scholar, and a poet, and an artist." — Steven Seagal

"Trust your doubt. Always fight for your beliefs. That is the path beyond thought." — Steven Seagal

"I have no fear of death. More important, I don't fear life." — Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal’s quote: "The secret is not to act, but to be." | Image: AmoDays

"I want to be able to work on a project that will give people around the world the chance to represent their own people, their own culture, their own stories, rather than just Hollywood - really, you know, dominated Hollywood. And that's a dream of mine." — Steven Seagal

"The secret is not to act, but to be." — Steven Seagal

"I have six children and I love all my kids more than anything in the world." — Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal Quotes to Help You Look at Things From a Different Angle

"My philosophy is that the most important aspect of any religion should be human kindness. And to try to ease the suffering of others. To try to bring light and love into the lives of mankind." — Steven Seagal

"Everybody certainly has the right to defend themselves. That's not to say that they should defy common sense by avoiding or diffusing confrontation. And that's very, very important." — Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal’s quote: "What does it take to change the essence of a man?" | Image: AmoDays

"You just realize that you can't turn a lefthand corner in a right posture without exposing some part of your body, and so it was really me just noticing the exposure I had, and it made me start doing and practicing the switching." — Steven Seagal

"You can take away the money and the fame. I don't look at myself as any of those things." — Steven Seagal

"Try to find the path of least resistance and use it without harming others. Live with integrity and morality, not only with people but with all beings." — Steven Seagal

"What does it take to change the essence of a man?" — Steven Seagal

"Try to find the path of least resistance and use it without harming others. Live with integrity and morality, not only with people but with all beings." — Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal’s quote: "One must first learn to heal people to be great. To hurt people is easy." | Image: AmoDays

"As a lifelong practitioner of martial arts, I'm trained to remain calm in the face of adversity and danger." — Steven Seagal

"Most of us have unhealthy thoughts and emotions that have either developed as a result of trauma or hardships in their childhood, or the way they were raised."-— Steven Seagal

"I was born with a serious spiritual consciousness and for many years studied different paths.” — Steven Seagal

"One must first learn to heal people to be great. To hurt people is easy." — Steven Seagal

Thought-Provoking Quotes From Steven Seagal

"Action films are great, but an action film that has characters that are compelling and a story that people can care about is something even better. We love to see action heroes that are vulnerable, that are sensitive, that are family people, that are accessible." — Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal’s quote: "I think we're living in a world where society is very difficult." | Image: AmoDays

"Most of the kids that I meet in the street are serious hardened criminals that I meet in the street, never had a mother and a father to love them, to protect them, to teach them right from wrong and lead them out of crime and gangs and stuff like that." — Steven Seagal

"I used to have a gun made every month; I would get another pistol made that I would design. I'm very into the military and police stuff like that." — Steven Seagal

"I think we're living in a world where society is very difficult." — Steven Seagal

"For a while, I had this uncontrollable urge - this addiction to danger. Now I look back and I think, 'Gee, what an idi*t. I was risking my life just for the sensation of it.'" — Steven Seagal

"I was born in Detroit, in an all-black neighborhood." — Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal’s quote: "It is a lot harder now to be a police officer than what it used to be." | Image: AmoDays

"One of the reasons why people - particularly young people - love action movies is because what they are really looking for is justice." — Steven Seagal

"I am hoping that I can be known as a great writer and actor some day…" — Steven Seagal

"To a police officer, a sawed-off shotgun is the ultimate nightmare." — Steven Seagal

"It is a lot harder now to be a police officer than what it used to be." — Steven Seagal

"What does it take to change the essence of a man?" — Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal’s quote: "I love getting out on the streets and helping people." | Image: AmoDays

"You can say that I lived in Asia for a long time and in Japan I became close to several CIA agents. And you could say that I became an adviser to several CIA agents in the field and, through my friends in the CIA, met many powerful people and did special works and special favors." — Steven Seagal

"I'm gonna take you to the bank, Senator Trent. To the blood bank!" — Steven Seagal

"I myself am a very nonviolent person and only resort to violence when I absolutely have to." — Steven Seagal

"I've been a police officer for over 20 years…" — Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal’s quote: "People all over the world recognize me as a spiritual leader." | Image: AmoDays

"There was a time when I thought I was doing a good thing with good guys for a good cause. Looking back, I think I really wanted to be a warrior." — Steven Seagal

"I think people are frustrated in this society, where predators prey upon normal, law-abiding citizens, and you never see justice in the courtroom. In my films, the predators don't get away with it." — Steven Seagal

"My CIA godfather told me he'd never heard any American speak Japanese so well." — Steven Seagal

"I'm very into the military and police stuff. Gear and technical gear is something that's changing every day and every day you’re trying to be on the cutting edge and improve your stuff more and more because your life depends on it. And so, the guns and the gears are changing constantly.” — Steven Seagal

"People all over the world recognize me as a spiritual leader." — Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal’s quote: "I think people are frustrated in this society, where predators prey upon normal, law-abiding citizens, and you never see justice in the courtroom. In my films, the predators don't get away with it." | Image: AmoDays

The aging star and Kelly LeBrock's ex has announced his intention of reprising two of his popular characters Nico Toscani and former Navy SEAL Woodie Mister, from the "Under Siege" duology.

Like, Steven Seagal, the since-retired Bruce Willis also consistently brought action films throughout his 60s. For those who need a dose of Willis, here are 29 "5th Element" quotes from the 1997 classic that was ahead of its time.