Larry King

Talk Show Host American 1933 – 2021

Legendary interviewer known for probing questions on CNN.

382 quotes

"Curiosity is what kills the cat, but satisfaction brought it back."
"I remind myself every morning: nothing I have is promised to me."
Gratitude
"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't being said."
Wisdom
"I have never been bored an instant in my life."
Happiness
"Work is discovery. It's not a burden."
Work
"Don't do anything half-heartedly."
Perseverance
"Every person has a unique gift."
Creativity
"The best thing that ever happened to me is that I'm curious."
Knowledge
"I'm a liberal, but I think we need to cut back on spending."
Politics
"Never go to bed angry - stay up and fight."
Relationships
"I don't have a negative bone in my body."
"Listen, don't talk. You can learn a lot by listening."
Wisdom
"I have an intense dislike of yellow."
Humor
"Without promotion, something terrible happens - nothing!"
Success
"I spent my whole life in broadcasting with people I loved."
Love
"The difference between me and my predecessors was that I was lucky."
Success
"I never learned from a man who agreed with me."
Education
"What's money if you're not happy?"
Happiness
"People are interesting. That's what drives me."
Inspiration
"I have always believed that it's important to show up."
Perseverance
"Stop asking for permission."
Courage
"Age is mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."
Wisdom
"I don't have patience for ignorance."
Patience
"The person who doesn't make mistakes is not trying hard enough."
Courage
"You learn something from everybody."
Knowledge
"I've never wished to be anything other than what I am."
"Passion is what gets you through the hard times."
Motivation
"I like people, and I like to ask them questions."
Kindness
"Broadcasting is in my blood."
"Success is not about the destination, it's about the journey."
Success