Don Rickles

"History repeats itself because people don't pay attention the first time."

"Philosophy is just trying to figure out what life's really about while making jokes."

"Motivation comes from within; nobody else can give it to you."

"Inspiration hits when you're working, not when you're waiting."

"Relationships require work, honesty, and the willingness to be vulnerable."

"Sometimes solitude is where you find out who you really are."

"Power means nothing if you use it to hurt people who trust you."

"Music is the language that doesn't need words to be understood."

"Faith isn't about having all the answers; it's about trusting the journey."

"Knowledge is only valuable if you know how to apply it with wisdom."

"Beauty fades, but a good sense of humor lasts a lifetime."

"Death isn't scary if you've lived a life worth remembering."

"Justice matters, and so does standing up for what's right."

"Technology is a tool, not a replacement for human connection."

"Politics gets easier to understand when you stop taking it so seriously."

"War proves that talking would have been better than fighting."

"Hope is what gets you through the day when everything else fails."

"Happiness isn't a destination—it's how you treat people along the way."

"I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception."

"You know what your problem is? You're breathing."

"I've had a wonderful time, but this wasn't it."

"If you're going to be two-faced, at least make one of them pretty."

"I don't work dirty, I work clean. It's just that my audience is dirty."

"They say money can't buy happiness. But it can buy a jet ski. Have you ever seen someone frowning on a jet ski?"

"Age is no barrier. It's a limitation you put on your mind."

"You've got to have style. It helps you get down the stairs of life with a little more grace, a little more joy."

"The worst thing in the world is to be disrespected. That's what I can't stand."

"How'd you get in here? Did someone leave the cage open?"

"What's the matter with you? Did you get dressed in the dark?"

"Your face looks like you've been in a few accidents. I'm thinking maybe you should have insurance."