Bernie Mac

Stand-up Comedian American 1957 – 2008

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

393 quotes

"Hope is what keeps you going when everything else seems impossible."
Hope
"The most important friendship is the one you have with yourself."
Friendship
"Death reminds us to live life to the fullest while we can."
Death
"Technology is changing the world, but it can't replace human connection."
Technology
"Science shows us the mysteries of the universe and how little we actually know."
Science
"I've always been interested in philosophy because it asks the big questions."
Philosophy
"The best thing about being successful is being able to help people you care about."
Success
"My career is proof that if you work hard enough, you can achieve your dreams."
Dreams
"Comedy is a way of telling the truth without making people too uncomfortable."
Humor
"Beauty and class never go out of style, no matter what era you're in."
Beauty
"Death is the one thing we all have in common, so don't fear it."
Death
"Perseverance is the difference between people who succeed and people who quit."
Perseverance
"Be grateful for the people who believe in you when you don't believe in yourself."
Gratitude
"Creativity requires a willingness to be vulnerable and exposed."
Creativity
"Justice might be slow, but it's worth waiting for."
Justice
"Patience with yourself is just as important as patience with others."
Patience
"Kindness costs nothing but can change someone's entire day."
Kindness
"Strength isn't about never falling down; it's about getting back up."
Strength
"Fear is the biggest obstacle between you and what you want in life."
Fear
"Power without responsibility is just tyranny in a different form."
Power
"Money can buy things, but it can't buy happiness or peace of mind."
Money
"Health is the real wealth. Everything else is secondary."
Health
"Adventure requires you to be willing to step outside your comfort zone."
Adventure
"Imagination is what separates us from animals. Use it wisely."
Imagination
"Technology is a tool. Don't let it become your master."
Technology
"History teaches us lessons if we're willing to pay attention."
History
"Philosophy helps you understand the world and your place in it."
Philosophy
"Literature is a mirror that reflects human nature back at us."
Literature
"Politics affects everyone, so you should care about it."
Politics
"War is a failure of diplomacy and human understanding."
War