Alexandr Saprygin

“It wasn’t that I disliked the army. In fact, it was one of the best things that had ever happened to me. Being a soldier had done a lot for my self-confidence. Once I was living independently from my family, I found out I could depend on myself. I learned to make comrades of strangers and be a comrade in return. The structure and discipline seemed more natural than at home. If I carried out orders, I felt I’d accomplished something.”
― Arnold Schwarzenegger, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story

“changes that seem small and unimportant at first will compound into remarkable results if you’re willing to stick with them for years.”
― James Clear, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

“Well,” the officer said with a smile, “due to the fact that you are somewhat unsafe around here, we’ll approve your request and let you go early. We can’t have you crashing any more tanks.”
― Arnold Schwarzenegger, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story

“My desire was to leave home in an organized way. Because I was still just a kid, I decided that the best course for independence was to mind my own business and make my own money. I would do any kind of work. I was not shy at all about picking up a shovel and digging.”
― Arnold Schwarzenegger, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story