Eric Idle

Sketch Comedian British Born 1943 (age 83)

Monty Python performer and songwriter known for absurdist sketches.

394 quotes

"Motivation is a myth; discipline is what actually works"
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes when you're actively engaged, not waiting"
Inspiration
"Relationships require the same commitment as plants need water"
Relationships
"Solitude teaches you who you really are beneath the noise"
Solitude
"Hope is ridiculous until it isn't"
Hope
"Truth is subjective, but honesty never is"
Truth
"Freedom is terrifying because you're responsible for your choices"
Freedom
"Perseverance is 90% stubbornness and 10% luck"
Perseverance
"Family teaches you your first lessons about love and forgiveness"
Family
"Leadership is knowing when to step aside and let others shine"
Leadership
"The secret to happiness is low expectations and good friends"
Happiness
"Wisdom comes from failure more often than success"
Wisdom
"Art without intent is just decoration"
Art
"Science explains how; philosophy explains why"
Science
"Politics is the art of making enemies into servants"
Politics
"War proves that intelligence is rarer than courage"
War
"The best life advice is often delivered as a joke"
Humor
"Gratitude opens doors that entitlement keeps locked"
Gratitude
"Creativity is intelligence having fun"
Creativity
"Death gives life its urgency and meaning"
Death
"Kindness to yourself is as important as kindness to others"
Kindness
"Life's script is written by those brave enough to improvise"
Life
"Love multiplies when you divide your heart among many"
Love
"Success is failing better each time you try"
Success
"Happiness is a choice you make 1,000 times a day"
Happiness
"Friendship survives distance but dies from silence"
Friendship
"Wisdom is knowing what battles are worth fighting"
Wisdom
"Hope is not a strategy, but it's a necessary ingredient"
Hope
"Courage is being afraid and doing it anyway repeatedly"
Courage
"Change is the only thing guaranteed in life besides taxes"
Change