Carol Burnett

Sketch Comedy Host American Born 1933 (age 93)

Created groundbreaking variety show with diverse comedy sketches and characters.

398 quotes

"Success isn't about being perfect. It's about being authentically yourself."
Success
"The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself."
Relationships
"Peace comes from accepting what you cannot change and working on what you can."
Peace
"I think comedy is a way of telling the truth without hurting people."
Humor
"Every experience, even the difficult ones, teaches you something valuable."
Knowledge
"The world needs more laughter and less judgment."
Inspiration
"I've learned that the only real failure is not trying at all."
Motivation
"Beauty is not about how you look; it's about how you treat others."
Beauty
"Solitude is a gift. Use it to reconnect with yourself and what matters most."
Solitude
"I believe that change is the only constant, so we might as well embrace it."
Change
"The truth is often funny. That's why comedy is so powerful."
Truth
"Strength comes not from never falling, but from getting back up every time."
Strength
"I think the key to good leadership is listening more than you talk."
Leadership
"Health is wealth. Take care of your body and mind."
Health
"The greatest moments in life are often the unexpected ones."
Happiness
"I've never believed in waiting for permission to pursue your dreams."
Dreams
"Creativity thrives when you're not afraid to be vulnerable."
Creativity
"Justice and fairness matter. Stand up for what you believe is right."
Justice
"You know, somebody once said to me, 'Carol, you'll never be a star.' Thank goodness it wasn't me who said it."
Motivation
"The secret to comedy is timing and the willingness to look foolish."
Humor
"Life is like a bowl of cherries - you have to spit out the pits."
Life
"I think what made me successful is that I never took myself too seriously."
Success
"Laughter is the best medicine, but sometimes you need a good cry too."
Happiness
"You can't control what happens to you, but you can control how you react to it."
Courage
"The more vulnerable you are willing to be, the funnier you can be."
Art
"Don't worry about rejection - it just means you're putting yourself out there."
Fear
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, but they'll remember how you made them feel."
Relationships
"Happiness is not about getting what you want; it's about wanting what you've got."
Gratitude
"The best way to stay young is to keep laughing and never stop learning."
Knowledge
"Every mistake is just another opportunity to learn something new."
Education