Quote of the day by Tom Cruise: “In this life, it's not what you hope for, it's not what you deserve, it's what you take!” — an important lesson on taking initiative, seizing opportunities and actively working towards your goals instead of waiting for success to come your way

Tom Cruise is among Hollywood’s most recognisable stars, known for his long-running career, action-packed roles and willingness to perform many of his own stunts. From the Mission: Impossible franchise to films across genres, Cruise has built a career around persistence, risk-taking and hard work.

Today’s quote comes from his 1999 film Magnolia , directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Cruise played Frank T.J. Mackey, a charismatic motivational speaker, and delivered the line: “In this life, it's not what you hope for, it's not what you deserve, it's what you take!”