Dave Chappelle

Comedian American Born 1973 (age 53)

Stand-up comedian known for sharp social and racial commentary.

398 quotes

"Work should feed your soul, not just your bank account."
Work
"Dreams are the blueprints for your future."
Dreams
"Humor is how we cope with the unbearable."
Humor
"Beauty fades but character lasts forever."
Beauty
"We don't fear death - we fear not having lived."
Death
"Perseverance is the art of not giving up."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the antidote to entitlement."
Gratitude
"Creativity is just problem-solving with style."
Creativity
"Justice isn't always fair, but fairness should always be just."
Justice
"Patience is the price of wisdom."
Patience
"Kindness compounds - one act creates ripples."
Kindness
"Your strength is multiplied when you help others."
Strength
"Fear is the mind-killer - face it and grow."
Fear
"Power without responsibility is tyranny."
Power
"Money is a tool, not a master."
Money
"Health is wealth that wealth can't buy back."
Health
"Adventure is where you become yourself."
Adventure
"Imagination is the first step toward creation."
Imagination
"The worst thing to call somebody is crazy. It's dismissive. 'I'm not crazy, you're crazy.' But everybody wants to hang out with the crazy one."
Humor
"I'm broke, n***a. I got about 37 cents. But I got love."
Money
"When you're a kid, you think your parents are infallible. Then you get older and realize they're just people."
Family
"Comedy is the most beautiful thing. It brings people together and makes them forget their problems."
Art
"Freedom of speech is one of the most important things we have in this country, and we can't let it go."
Freedom
"If you tell the same joke twice, it ain't funny anymore."
Wisdom
"The thing about getting older is you realize you don't know nothing."
Knowledge
"I don't believe in making mistakes. You either do something or you don't."
Courage
"Life is precious. Love is precious. Comedy is precious."
Life
"You can't force people to like you. All you can do is be yourself and hope for the best."
Relationships
"The world needs more laughter and less judgment."
Kindness
"Success isn't about the money. It's about doing what you love and making people happy."
Success