Bernie Mac

Stand-up Comedian American 1957 – 2008

Known for high-energy comedy and raw family-oriented storytelling.

393 quotes

"You gotta make it funny, you gotta make it real, you gotta make it from the heart."
Humor
"I'm a man, and I'm not afraid to cry."
Strength
"Life is what you make it."
Life
"Don't worry about what other people think. Worry about what you think about yourself."
Wisdom
"I came from the South Side of Chicago, and I'm proud of that."
"You gotta take risks to be successful."
Success
"Family is everything to me."
Family
"Hard work never killed nobody."
Work
"I'm just a regular guy trying to make people laugh."
Humor
"Don't give up on your dreams."
Dreams
"Love is the most powerful thing in the world."
Love
"You gotta believe in yourself."
Courage
"Life is short, so live it to the fullest."
Life
"Education is the key to success."
Education
"I've been through a lot, but I keep moving forward."
Perseverance
"Respect is something you earn, not something given to you."
Wisdom
"Comedy is all about timing and truth."
Humor
"I want to make a difference in people's lives."
Inspiration
"Fear is just an illusion."
Fear
"The best investment you can make is in yourself."
Success
"Real talk - that's what people need to hear."
Truth
"I'm grateful for everything I have."
Gratitude
"You can't control what happens to you, but you can control how you react."
Wisdom
"Keep your head up and keep moving."
Motivation
"I believe in the power of laughter."
Humor
"Your word is your bond."
Truth
"Don't let nobody tell you what you can't do."
Inspiration
"I've made mistakes, but I learned from them."
Knowledge
"Peace comes from within."
Peace
"I love my mama, I love my family."
Family