The biggest sin in the world would be if I lost my love for the ocean.

- Laird Hamilton

People don't want to do new things if they think they're going to be bad at them or people are going to laugh at them. You have to be willing to subj…

- Laird Hamilton

The idea is to become an old wizard; to live a long and fruitful life and have family and be healthy and enjoy the ride. And speaking of the ride, wh…

- Laird Hamilton

Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your two ears.

- Laird Hamilton

If you just get out of your own way... It is amazing what will come to you.

- Laird Hamilton

People always ask me when they see me working out, "What are you training for?" The answer is I'm training for life.

- Laird Hamilton

When you make a mistake, the ocean gives you an instant reminder. You get punished. If golf clubs could shock you every time you hit the ball wrong, …

- Laird Hamilton

Do not be afraid of death. Be afraid of the half-lived life!

- Laird Hamilton

Wiping out is an underappreciated skill.

- Laird Hamilton