Dave Chappelle

Comedian American Born 1973 (age 53)

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

398 quotes

"Keep pushing forward."
Perseverance
"Be grateful for what you have."
Gratitude
"Create with passion."
Creativity
"Fight for what's right."
Justice
"Wait with grace."
Patience
"Show kindness always."
Kindness
"You are stronger than you think."
Strength
"The man in the street is the man that changes the world, not the man in the building."
Power
"When you're a kid, you don't know what depression is. You just think you're going crazy."
Wisdom
"Comedians are the last true truth-tellers in this country."
Truth
"If you want to succeed in this world, you have to follow your passion, not a paycheck."
Success
"The key to happiness is not being afraid to be yourself."
Happiness
"Life is too short to spend it being angry all the time."
Life
"I think the most valuable currency in the world is trust."
Relationships
"You can't change people; you can only change how you react to them."
Change
"Freedom comes with a price, and that price is responsibility."
Freedom
"Art is supposed to make you uncomfortable sometimes."
Art
"The best way to handle adversity is with humor and grace."
Courage
"Money doesn't buy happiness, but it does buy options."
Money
"Real strength is being honest about your weaknesses."
Strength
"Fear is just an invitation to prove yourself."
Fear
"You have to be willing to fail if you want to succeed."
Perseverance
"The world needs more people who are willing to laugh at themselves."
Humor
"Education is not just about grades; it's about learning to think."
Education
"Patience is a virtue that separates the wise from the foolish."
Patience
"Kindness costs nothing but means everything."
Kindness
"Time is the one thing you can't get back, so use it wisely."
Time
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Leadership is not about being in charge; it's about taking care of people."
Leadership
"Work hard, but don't forget to enjoy the journey."
Work