Marco Reus Quotes

I've learned to never take anything for granted and that people are all works in progress. Some people are just actively working on progressing, and some aren't.

Life changed at 40 for me, as predicted by my acting teacher when I was leaving college. I became more hirable and more interesting... I'm not sure why.

Realize that from the start, every activity that comprises the journey has value and the ability to teach you something.

Life experience is not something to be denied, but to be celebrated.

Personally, my twenties were a complete waste of time. Professionally, I hope some good came of them.

So I think that if I do feel more freedom right now in my career, it's not so much because I have less at stake but more a sense that I've learned more.

I think I value things more correctly. I hope I look at my life in a way that makes sense.

I seriously feel like the best days are ahead, and I like the idea of getting to do everything I did before but with more knowledge, experience, and street smarts. There's a certain love, appreciation, and gratitude that you have at 40 that you don't have when you're younger, and it makes every accomplishment feel so much better.

I think everybody has a moment in their career where you have to test whether it was right or wrong. We've all been there. I've looked back at performances of my own, where only you know if it is something you want to repeat. As long as you know when it's not right that you don't repeat it all the time.

Little Zac had it easy - but he didn't realize he had it easy, so he took it for granted. I think going through 'Hairspray' and other projects helped me learn about the business and life in general.

I have many shortcomings. I feel very lucky to have been able to have what I've had.

I mean, I've been stupid in the past, and I've learned from that.

I had years of experience that I still needed to accumulate and go through.

The key is that I'm trying to keep growing and trying to keep learning and deepen my connection in every way, in my life, in my work. That's what I do when I look at a role.

I like the way my life has taken me.

I like to think of my behavior in the sixties as a 'learning experience.' Then again, I like to think of anything stupid I've done as a 'learning experience.' It makes me feel less stupid.

I'm maturing as a person and as a player.

Everyone has their own journey. I am very grateful for where I am.

I feel a different person in a lot of ways. I feel much more professional and dedicated to my trade than I used to be. I appreciate this ability I've got - and don't take it for granted any more. That fits every aspect of my life now.

I'll always thank all of the teams I played for from the bottom of my heart because they all helped me grow as a person and a footballer, but the three years I spent in Naples were fantastic. That city gave me everything - my name, maturity, and international recognition. I get very emotional when Naples is mentioned.

All I've ever wanted is to improve myself and become the best, which is the reason I joined Real in the first place.

Sometimes you need a humbling experience to think about a few things.

As you progress in your career, your character progresses and evolves.

I have made my mistakes and learnt from those.

I learned more on 'Spirit Warriors' than I think I have on any other job.