Don Rickles

"Gratitude multiplies what you have."

"Creativity is just connecting dots in new ways."

"Justice delayed is justice denied."

"Patience is not weakness, it's strategy."

"Kindness costs nothing but returns everything."

"True strength is admitting you need help."

"Fear is just a feeling, not a fact."

"You know what your problem is? You're ugly. But that's okay, because I'm ugly too, and I've done alright."

"Life is too short to spend it being miserable. Make people laugh, even if it's at your expense."

"I tell it like it is. If you can't handle the truth wrapped in a joke, that's your problem."

"Success isn't about being the nicest guy in the room. It's about being memorable."

"You've got to have thick skin in this business. If you're sensitive, go be an accountant."

"The best comedy comes from honesty. Say what everyone's thinking but afraid to say."

"I've insulted thousands of people, and most of them laughed. That's the secret right there."

"Don't take yourself too seriously. Life's too funny for that nonsense."

"People appreciate you more when you're genuine. Even if genuine means you're a wiseguy."

"Age is just a number, but in your case, it's a big number."

"Work hard, know your craft, and don't apologize for your style."

"Friendship is built on trust and the ability to take a joke together."

"The entertainment business teaches you that timing is everything in life."

"You can't please everyone, so you might as well please yourself and make them laugh."

"Real strength is being able to laugh at yourself before anyone else does."

"I've learned that people bond over laughter more than they do over agreement."

"Change is inevitable, but your sense of humor doesn't have to change with it."

"Education teaches you facts; experience teaches you how to use them with style."

"The secret to longevity in show business is knowing when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em."

"Money's nice, but making people laugh is worth more than any paycheck."

"Life gives you material if you're paying attention. The trick is using it right."

"Perseverance means showing up night after night, even when the crowd's tough."

"You want my advice? Stop listening to advice and find your own way."