Laugh and Learn: 8 Quotes by Famous Comedians

Whether we are out seeing the latest in greatest in stand-up comedy, having a few good laughs with friends, or even seeing the next reincarnation of American Pie, everyone loves a good laugh

While comedians and their jokes offer a great escape and chance to unwind after a long day of filing TPS reports and help us from getting into a fist fight with the office copy machine the next day at the office, many people don’t look to comedians for life advice

And while I wouldn’t blame anyone for not wanting to get life advice from someone who is making fart jokes and making fun of how Britney Spears looks in a tube top, the fact is that many of the comedians of this century were incredibly insightful and had great outlooks on life that we can all apply in our daily lives

“As long as the world is turning and spinning, we’re gonna be dizzy and we’re gonna make mistakes.”
Mel Brooks

“If you aren’t in the moment, you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret. “
Jim Carrey

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.”
Robin Williams

“I’ve always had confidence. It came because I have lots of initiative. I wanted to make something of myself.”
Eddie Murphy

“Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy. If you’re happy in what you’re doing, you’ll like yourself, you’ll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined. “
Johnny Carson

“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.”
Bill Cosby

“I’ve always been in the right place and time. Of course, I steered myself there.”
Bob Hope

“To me, if life boils down to one thing, it’s movement. To live is to keep moving.”
Jerry Seinfeld

And one just for laughs 😉

“I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, “Where’s the self-help section?” She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. “
George Carlin