Fred Allen

Radio Comedian American 1894 – 1956

Pioneer of radio comedy with witty insult humor and satirical sketches.

377 quotes

"Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul."
Gratitude
"Creativity takes courage."
Creativity
"Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are."
Justice
"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet."
Patience
"Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Kindness
"Strength does not come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't."
Strength
"Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration."
Fear
"Power is not given to you. You have to take it."
Power
"Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant."
Money
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being."
Health
"Adventure is worthwhile in itself."
Adventure
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"Technology is best when it brings people together."
Technology
"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes."
History
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
Philosophy
"There is no friend as loyal as a book."
Literature
"In politics, stupidity is not a handicap."
Politics
"War is what happens when language fails."
War
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Motivation
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
Inspiration
"Relationships are like a garden. They require time, attention, and care to flourish."
Relationships
"Solitude is fine company."
Solitude
"The only way out is through."
Life
"Love is not about possession, it's about appreciation."
Love
"Wisdom comes from making mistakes repeatedly."
Wisdom
"Happiness is found in the present moment."
Happiness
"Success is not the destination, it's the journey."
Success
"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you anyway."
Friendship
"Family is not just a word, it's a feeling."
Family
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul."
Hope