Bernie Mac

Stand-up Comedian American 1957 – 2008

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

393 quotes

"Success ain't just about money. It's about making a difference."
Inspiration
"Be patient with yourself. Good things take time."
Patience
"Your word is your bond. Keep it real always."
"Life taught me that humor is the best medicine for the soul."
Humor
"Don't let fear paralyze you. Face it head on."
Courage
"Knowledge is something nobody can take from you. Keep learning."
Knowledge
"Build yourself up before you try to build anybody else up."
"Hard times reveal who your real friends are."
Relationships
"The world needs you to be your authentic self."
Philosophy
"Every mistake is a lesson if you willing to learn from it."
Wisdom
"Your creativity is your superpower. Don't waste it."
Creativity
"Justice means nothing if it ain't for everybody."
Justice
"Strength ain't just physical. It's mental and spiritual too."
Strength
"Power comes from knowing who you really are inside."
Power
"Don't be so busy chasing money that you forget to live."
Life
"Beauty is in the details. Pay attention to the little things."
Beauty
"Time waits for nobody. Use it wisely."
Time
"Faith can move mountains. Believe in something bigger than yourself."
Faith
"Nature teaches us what really matters in this world."
Nature
"Music got the power to heal what words can't touch."
Music
"Solitude ain't about being alone. It's about finding yourself."
Solitude
"History teaches us lessons. Pay attention to the past."
History
"Art is the voice of the voiceless. Express yourself."
Art
"Every person you meet is teaching you something. Stay open."
Education
"Life is too short to be angry all the time. You gotta let some things go and find humor in the madness."
Life
"Success ain't about how much money you got. It's about making people laugh and leaving them feeling better than when you found them."
Success
"I came from nothing, but I refused to stay there. That's the difference between dreaming and doing."
Motivation
"Family is everything. Without them, all the fame and fortune don't mean a damn thing."
Family
"The world needs more laughter and less judgment. Be the one who brings the joy."
Happiness
"You can't control what people say about you, but you can control how you respond to it."
Wisdom