John Oliver

Satirical Commentator British-American Born 1977 (age 49)

Last Week Tonight creator known for topical investigative comedy.

397 quotes

"You have to be willing to admit when you're wrong."
Wisdom
"The thing about problems is that they don't go away on their own."
"It's okay to be angry about unjust things."
Justice
"You can't have progress without people willing to fight for it."
Leadership
"The most dangerous people are the ones who are certain."
Philosophy
"Sometimes the best thing you can do is just sit with the uncomfortable."
Patience
"You're allowed to be angry and sad and frustrated."
"The thing that's amazing is how quickly people forget."
"It's not about being cynical, it's about being realistic."
Truth
"You have to care about things even if it's hard."
Courage
"The worst part about being an adult is the responsibility."
"There's something genuinely funny about human behavior."
Humor
"You can't change the past, but you can learn from it."
History
"It's important to be kind to people, even when they're wrong."
Kindness
"The thing about power is that it corrupts."
Power
"You have to be willing to have uncomfortable conversations."
"It's okay to need help sometimes."
Strength
"The worst thing is when people stop paying attention."
"You're allowed to change your mind about things."
"It's genuinely important to vote."
"The thing about failure is that it's usually instructive."
Perseverance
"You can't fix everything, but you can try."
Hope
"There's value in being uncomfortable sometimes."
"It's important to remember where you came from."
Gratitude
"The worst part is the indifference."
Justice
"You have to be willing to look at the facts."
Truth
"It's okay to be afraid of big changes."
Fear
"The thing that matters is what you do about it."
"You can't predict the future, but you can prepare for it."
Wisdom
"It's important to have a sense of humor about dark things."