13 Inspirational Quotes From The Most Hilarious Comedians: From Carol Burnett to Jerry Seinfeld
These stars aren’t just known for their comedy gold, they also have words of wisdom to offer.
The world’s best comedians aren’t just known for their class-act material and hilarious jokes — occasionally they have good advice to share or rare insight on a specific situation. They’re not just comedians: they’re parents, sons and daughters and spouses, too. And although they know how to make you laugh in just about any situation, these comedians can be serious when necessary.
From Jerry Seinfeld to Robin Williams, these are just a few of the most insightful quotes by your favorite comedians.
1. Jerry Seinfeld offers wise advice for dealing with success and failure
“The advice I would give [the younger me]—or any young person—would be “Keep your head up in failure and your head down in success.”
2. Robin Williams says that taking a break from work could actually be a good thing sometimes.
“You have this idea that you’d better keep working, otherwise people will forget. And that was dangerous. And then you realize, no, actually if you take a break people might be more interested in you.”
3. That time Chevy Chase reminded us exactly who he is.
“I’m Chevy Chase and you’re not.”
4. Jerry Seinfeld cracks a joke about how kids’ bedtime routines have changed over the years.
“The bedtime routine for my kids is like this Royal Coronation Jubilee Centennial of rinsing and plaque … and the stuffed-animal semicircle of emotional support. And I’ve gotta read eight different books. You know what my bedtime story was when I was a kid? Darkness!”
5. You may have to go through pain to find your joy according to Carol Burnett.
“You have to have faith that there is a reason you go through certain things. I can’t say I’m glad to go through pain, but in a way one must, in order to gain courage and really feel joy.”
6. Robin Williams knows that love and just being human is the most important thing.
“The human spirit is more powerful than any drug and that is what needs to be nourished: with work, play, friendship, family. These are the things that matter.”
7. Ben Stiller will do whatever it takes to give a winning performance
“I’m always willing to endure humiliation on behalf of my characters.”
8. When Betty White confirmed her thoughts on retirement.
“Retirement is not in my vocabulary. They aren’t going to get rid of me that way.”
9. Amy Poehler says kindness is everything.
“The only way we will survive is by being kind. The only way we can get by in this world is through the help we receive from others. No one can do it alone, no matter how great the machines are.”
7. When Larry David gave the inside scoop on what it’s like to go on a date.
“A date is an experience you have with another person that makes you appreciate being alone.”
11. Jerry Stiller knows therapy can be a helpful tool and he isn’t afraid to share that.
“I’ve been in therapy [for] 30 years, but not in a group. A wonderful lady has gotten me through every crisis that’s come up, and I’ve had a few.”
12. Tina Fey says confidence isn’t as hard to achieve as it seems.
“Confidence is 10 percent hard work and 90 percent delusion. Just thinking foolishly that you will be able to do what you want to do.”
13. Betty White says women are just like butterflies
“Butterflies are like women — we may look pretty and delicate, but baby, we can fly through a hurricane.”
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