Flip Wilson

Stand-up Comedian American 1933 – 1998

Created Geraldine character and pioneering African-American comedy special.

403 quotes

"Show kindness to all beings."
Kindness
"Build inner strength daily."
Strength
"Face your fears head-on."
Fear
"Use your power wisely."
Power
"Money is a tool, not a goal."
Money
"Take care of your body and mind."
Health
"Seek adventure in life."
Adventure
"Imagine a better world."
Imagination
"Adapt to technological change."
Technology
"Learn from history's lessons."
History
"Contemplate life's big questions."
Philosophy
"Read widely and deeply."
Literature
"Engage thoughtfully in politics."
Politics
"Promote peace, not war."
War
"Stay motivated toward your goals."
Motivation
"Find your source of inspiration."
Inspiration
"Nurture meaningful relationships."
Relationships
"Enjoy quiet moments alone."
Solitude
"The devil made me do it - that's what I always say when I mess up"
Humor
"Life is like a box of troubles - you never know what you're gonna get"
Life
"Love is when you stop counting the mistakes and start counting the blessings"
Love
"If you want to succeed, you gotta be willing to fail first"
Success
"Friendship is the only wealth that multiplies when you give it away"
Friendship
"Family is where life begins and love never ends"
Family
"Hope is that thing with feathers that keeps on singing"
Hope
"Courage isn't the absence of fear - it's doing it anyway"
Courage
"Change is the only constant, so you better learn to dance with it"
Change
"Education opens doors that money can't even touch"
Education
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it"
Knowledge
"Time waits for no man, so make every second count"
Time