George Burns

Comedian Songwriter American 1896 – 1996

Vaudeville legend known for cigar humor and long comedy career.

373 quotes

"The best thing about getting older is the wisdom that comes with experience."
Knowledge
"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today."
Time
"I like to perform. That's what keeps me young and alive."
Creativity
"The truth is, I'm just a very lucky guy."
Gratitude
"Success doesn't mean much if you can't share it with someone."
Relationships
"I always felt that acting was a gift, and I wanted to use it wisely."
Art
"The key is to keep working and not take yourself too seriously."
Work
"I've learned that the most important thing in life is to keep laughing."
Humor
"Everything is possible if you believe in yourself and work hard enough."
Motivation
"The greatest achievement is doing what you love every single day."
Success
"I never retire because the day you stop working is the day you start dying."
Perseverance
"Life has been good to me, and I'm grateful for every moment."
Gratitude
"The secret of a happy marriage is understanding, patience, and a good sense of humor."
Relationships
"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old."
"I've always believed that if you do your best, good things will happen."
Motivation
"The most important thing is to stay active and engaged with life."
Life
"If you want to know the secret of success, it's just good timing and good luck."
Success
"I never worry about the future because I'm always too busy enjoying the present."
"The beauty of life is in the simple moments shared with loved ones."
Beauty
"I learned early that you have to take care of yourself if you want to take care of others."
Health
"The most successful people are those who genuinely enjoy what they do."
"Life is a series of challenges, and the key is to face them with courage and humor."
Courage
"I've never been afraid to take risks in my career or in my life."
Courage
"The greatest gift you can give yourself is permission to be yourself."
"Success is not just about money; it's about living a meaningful life."
Wisdom
"I always say that hard work is the foundation of everything good."
Perseverance
"The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself."
Solitude
"I've learned that tomorrow is never promised, so live today to the fullest."
Time
"The secret of happiness is doing what you love with people you love."
Happiness
"I never lost my sense of wonder about the world and people in it."
Imagination