Robin Williams was a beloved actor and comedian whose unparalleled talent brought joy and laughter to audiences worldwide. From his breakout role as Mork in the television show “Mork & Mindy” to his iconic performances in films like “Dead Poets Society,” “Good Will Hunting,” and “Mrs. Doubtfire,” Williams captivated audiences with his quick wit, infectious energy, and boundless creativity.
Beyond his acting prowess, Williams was also a philanthropist, using his platform to raise awareness and funds for various causes. His words were funny, entertaining, profound, and thought-provoking, offering insights into the human experience and the power of laughter and kindness. Robin Williams will always be remembered as a comedic genius, a compassionate soul, and a true legend in the world of entertainment. These Robin Williams quotes are as true now as they were then.
1. On retaining that spark
“You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.”
2. On making a difference
“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.”
3. On surrounding yourself with the right people
“I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone.”
4. On picking fights
“Never pick a fight with an ugly person; they’ve got nothing to lose.”
5. On Las Vegas
“I only ever play Vegas one night at a time. It’s a hideous, gaudy place; it may not be the end of the world per se, but you can certainly see it from there.”
6. On his own sadness
“Do I perform sometimes in a manic style? Yes. Am I manic all the time? No. Do I get sad? Oh yeah. Does it hit me hard? Oh yeah.”
7. On Spring
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!'”
8. On comedy
“For me, comedy starts as a spew, a kind of explosion, and then you sculpt it from there, if at all. It comes out of a deeper, darker side. Maybe it comes from anger, because I’m outraged by cruel absurdities, the hypocrisy that exists everywhere, even within yourself, where it’s hardest to see.”
9. On collaboration
“Being in the same room with people and creating something together is a good thing.”
10. On insecurity in creativity
“The essential truth is that sometimes you’re worried that they’ll find out it’s a fluke, that you don’t really have it. You’ve lost the muse or – the worst dread – you never had it at all. I went through all that madness early on.”
11. On finding the silver lining
“Sometimes over things that I did, movies that didn’t turn out very well – you go, ‘Why did you do that?’ But in the end, I can’t regret them because I met amazing people. There was always something that was worth it.”
12. On divorce
“Divorce is expensive. I used to joke they were going to call it ‘all the money,’ but they changed it to ‘alimony.’ It’s ripping your heart out through your wallet.”
13. On cricket
“Cricket is basically baseball on valium.”
14. On sad people
“I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy. Because they know what it feels like to feel absolutely worthless, and they don’t want anybody else to feel like that.”
15. On confidently aging
“Stop being afraid of getting older. With age comes wisdom and confidence.”
16. On rules
“There are no rules. Just follow your heart.”
17. On fear
“The things we fear the most have already happened to us.”
18. On imagining
“Imagining something is better than remembering something.”
19. On learning
“There is still a lot to learn, and there is always great stuff out there. Even mistakes can be wonderful.”
20. On fun
“Sometimes you got to specifically go out of your way to get into trouble. It’s called fun.”
21. On disagreeing
“I’m sorry; if you were right, I’d agree with you.”
22. On irreverence
“The world is open for play, everything and everybody is lockable in a wonderful way.”
23. On marriage
“Marriage is a triumph of imagination over intelligence.”
24. On tolerance
“I’m a very tolerant man, except when it comes to holding a grudge.”
25. On the beauty of life
“Sometimes you can have a whole lifetime in a day and never notice that this is as beautiful as it gets.”
