Conan O'Brien

"Hard work is the only shortcut to success."

"Inspiration comes when you least expect it."

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best is now."

"Love is patient, but also hilarious when you think about it."

"Family teaches you who you are."

"Freedom is meaningless without responsibility."

"Nature reminds us how small we really are."

"Science explains the how, but not always the why."

"Justice delayed is justice denied."

"Imagination is more important than knowledge ever will be."

"Power corrupts, but humor is the antidote."

"Death puts everything into perspective."

"Health is wealth you can't buy back."

"Life is a journey, not a destination."

"If you work hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."

"I'm going to spend the rest of my life doing exactly what I want to do."

"The key to a great life is to figure out what you're passionate about and then do that."

"Never get too attached to any one identity. Stay fluid, stay curious."

"Comedy is about making observations and connecting dots that people hadn't connected before."

"I've learned that the best thing you can do is just show up and be yourself."

"Success is when you stop wanting something and start enjoying what you have."

"The things that make you different are your strengths, not your weaknesses."

"I think it's important to fail. Failure teaches you more than success ever will."

"Life is about balance—work hard but also play hard."

"Kindness costs nothing but creates everything."

"The best relationships are built on honesty and a good sense of humor."

"I've never regretted anything I said that made someone laugh."

"Time moves faster than you think, so use it wisely."

"You have to be willing to be vulnerable to be truly creative."

"Never underestimate the power of a good conversation."