Robin Williams

Comedian, actor

Contemporary influential 145 sayings

Sayings by Robin Williams

The only way to deal with life is to laugh at it.

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I'm a big fan of being honest. I think it's the best policy.

2013 — Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
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You're not perfect, sport. And let me save you the suspense, neither is this girl. But the question is whether or not you're perfect for each other.

1997 — From the movie 'Good Will Hunting'
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I'm a big fan of making people think. I think it's important.

2002 — Interview with The Guardian
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I'm a big fan of being spontaneous. I think it's the best way to live.

2013 — Interview with Conan O'Brien
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The only disability in life is a bad attitude.

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I'm a big fan of finding humor in everything. I think it's important.

2013 — Interview with Parade Magazine
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You don't know about real loss 'cause it's only when you love something more than you love yourself that you can know it.

1997 — From the movie 'Good Will Hunting'
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Oh Captain, my Captain!

1989 — From the movie 'Dead Poets Society'
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What's wrong with being a little crazy? It's better than being boring.

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I'm a big fan of looking at the bright side of things. I think it's important.

2013 — Interview with Parade Magazine
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You're a good man, Will. You're a good man.

1997 — From the movie 'Good Will Hunting'
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I'm a big fan of being kind to others. I think it's the most important thing.

2013 — Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
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Carpe Diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.

1989 — From the movie 'Dead Poets Society'
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I'm a big fan of being grateful for what you have. I think it's important.

2013 — Interview with Conan O'Brien
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You got to be crazy to be in this business.

2013 — Interview with Entertainment Weekly
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I'm a big fan of laughter being the best medicine. I think it's true.

2013 — Interview with The Guardian
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I love you, son. I love you.

1997 — From the movie 'Good Will Hunting'
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I'm a big fan of embracing your inner child. I think it's important.

2013 — Interview with Parade Magazine
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Why do they call it 'rush hour' when nothing moves?

Unknown, common joke — Stand-up comedy
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