Portrait of Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Comedian, actor

Contemporary influential 145 sayings

Sayings by Robin Williams

You could talk about oral sex in this town and people would nod wisely and say, ‘Well, that’s an alternative lifestyle.’ But talk about nuclear power and they’d burn your house down.

1982 — Interview
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

I went to rehab in wine country to keep my options open.

2006 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world—or at least the way you see it.

2008 — Interview
Inspirational Unverifiable

Cocaine is God’s way of telling you you are making too much money.

1980s — Stand-up comedy
Money & Business Confirmed

The only reason Mickey Mouse has four fingers is because he can’t pick up a check.

1980s — Stand-up comedy
Wisdom Unverifiable

If women ran the world, we wouldn’t have wars, just intense negotiations every 28 days.

1990s — Stand-up comedy
Wisdom Confirmed

The truth is, if anything, I’m probably addicted to laughter.

1999 — Interview
Wisdom Unverifiable

I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it's like to feel absolutely worthless and they don't want anyone else to feel like that.

N/A — Attributed, often shared online, difficult to pinpoint exact original source but frequently associat…
General Confirmed

Politics: 'Poly' a Latin word meaning 'many'; and 'tics' meaning 'blood-sucking creatures'.

2002 — Stand-up comedy special 'Robin Williams: Live on Broadway'
Political Confirmed

I believe in the power of laughter. I believe in the power of love. I believe in the power of kindness.

2013 — Interview with Parade Magazine
General Unverifiable

You know, you're only as good as your last joke.

2013 — Interview with Entertainment Weekly
General Unverifiable

Comedy is acting out optimism.

2002 — Interview with The Guardian
General Unverifiable

I'm not afraid of death, but I'm afraid of dying.

2006 — Interview with New York Times
General Unverifiable

Genie, you're free. I'm free. We're free. We're all free.

1992 — From the movie 'Aladdin'
General Unverifiable

The only good thing about being famous is that you can get a table in a crowded restaurant.

2013 — Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
General Unverifiable

I don't do drugs anymore. I'm afraid I'd like them too much.

2002 — Stand-up comedy special 'Robin Williams Live on Broadway'
General Unverifiable

If you ever have a problem, just remember: you're not alone.

1989 — From the movie 'Dead Poets Society'
General Unverifiable

I'm a big believer in improvisation. I think it's the key to comedy.

2013 — Interview with Conan O'Brien
General Unverifiable

Sometimes you can have a great time and still lose.

1991 — From the movie 'Hook'
General Unverifiable

I'm a big fan of making people laugh. It's the best feeling in the world.

2013 — Interview with The Guardian
General Unverifiable
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