Dave Chappelle

Comedian American Born 1973 (age 53)

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

398 quotes

"History doesn't repeat, but it rhymes."
History
"Philosophy asks what we should do with our freedom."
Philosophy
"Technology is only as good as its intent."
Technology
"War is always a choice, never inevitable."
War
"Motivation fades, but discipline endures."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes when you're working."
Inspiration
"Relationships require constant communication."
Relationships
"Solitude is where you meet yourself."
Solitude
"The worst thing to call somebody is crazy. It's dismissive. 'Thou art not right.' Let's just talk to one another."
"I'm broke, ni**a. I'm out of money. I got a whole lot of nothing."
"When you're 30, you realize you're not going to be a rock star or a movie star. That's just not going to happen."
Life
"Guilt is the gift that keeps on giving."
Wisdom
"I think in this country, we have a lot of issues that we don't talk about openly anymore."
Freedom
"The best time to wear a striped sweater is all the time."
Humor
"If you take a stand on anything, half of people will hate you."
Courage
"I told my mom I'd pay her back when I became famous."
Family
"You know what the problem with diversity is? Everyone expects you to work all the time."
Work
"Age is just a number, but in your case it's a big f***ing number."
Time
"Men are simple. You can read us like a book - a pop-up book."
Relationships
"My father used to say, 'Don't raise your voice, improve your argument.'"
Wisdom
"Sobriety is boring. That's the truth."
Truth
"I'm just trying to make a good movie. That's it."
Art
"If someone doesn't like you, you're not broken - they're just not your people."
"The worst thing about being successful is that people want you to stay the same."
Success
"I didn't leave comedy, I just took it somewhere else."
Creativity
"You can't make everybody happy. It's scientifically impossible."
Philosophy
"Fear is a powerful tool. But it's also a cage."
Fear
"Walking away is sometimes the strongest thing you can do."
Strength
"Nobody knows what they're doing. Everybody's just guessing."
Life
"If you're afraid to lose, you'll never know what winning feels like."
Courage