Dean Martin

Singer Actor Comedian American 1917 – 1995

Charming entertainer whose relaxed style and voice epitomized cool.

382 quotes

"Gratitude opens the door to abundance."
Gratitude
"Kindness is never wasted."
Kindness
"Success is a journey, not a destination."
Success
"Your potential is limitless."
Inspiration
"You're only as good as your last picture"
Work
"Half of the world's troubles come from people taking themselves too seriously"
Humor
"The most important thing is the mission, and the mission is love"
Love
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day"
Humor
"Create your own style, let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others"
Creativity
"Success is more fun than failure, but failure builds character"
Success
"You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake"
Humor
"A man needs a purpose in life, something bigger than himself"
Wisdom
"Being in love is the best feeling in the world, bar none"
Love
"Time flies when you're having fun, and I intend to have fun every moment"
Time
"The real measure of a man is how he treats those who can do nothing for him"
Kindness
"I'd rather be a has-been than a never-was"
Courage
"Life is a one-time offer, use it well"
Life
"Friendship should be a two-way street of respect and admiration"
Friendship
"The secret to happiness is low expectations and good bourbon"
Happiness
"Dreams are what drive us forward when reality seems too harsh"
Dreams
"A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success"
Friendship
"Money can't buy happiness, but it sure helps with the misery"
Money
"You have to take chances if you want to get anywhere in life"
Courage
"The beauty of music is that it speaks when words fail"
Music
"Patience is a virtue that separates the wise from the foolish"
Patience
"I never act angry, I don't like to waste my energy that way"
Strength
"Art is the expression of the soul without apology"
Art
"Fear is just faith in the wrong direction"
Faith
"The greatest gift you can give someone is your time and attention"
Gratitude
"Life without laughter is like food without seasoning"
Humor