Monty Python

Comedy Group British Born 1969 (age 57)

Revolutionary comedy troupe known for absurdist and surreal humor.

390 quotes

"Confidence is the feeling that precedes disaster."
Humor
"Doubt is just confidence that hasn't gotten drunk yet."
Wisdom
"Purpose is something you invent because meaninglessness is depressing."
Philosophy
"Meaning is what we assign to things to justify our existence."
Life
"Acceptance is the final stage of just being tired of fighting."
Peace
"Privilege is not knowing you have it."
Justice
"Injustice is just privilege someone hasn't challenged yet."
Justice
"Love without friendship is just complicated biology."
Relationships
"Friendship without laughter is just socializing with obligations."
Friendship
"Character is what you do when nobody's watching, or thinks nobody's watching."
Truth
"Reputation is what people think of you; character is what you actually are."
Philosophy
"Talent without work is just a nice story people tell themselves."
Success
"Luck is just preparation meeting opportunity in a dark alley."
Inspiration
"Sacrifice means wanting something more than you want comfort."
Perseverance
"Compromise is when nobody gets what they want but pretends they do."
Relationships
"Communication is the art of being misunderstood with confidence."
Wisdom
"What is the meaning of life? That's easy, it's 42."
Life
"Always look on the bright side of life, even when things seem bleak."
Happiness
"You don't need to have a plan, you just need to get on with it."
Courage
"I'm not dead yet, and that's what matters most."
Perseverance
"The key to success is doing nothing and letting things happen."
Success
"Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition in their daily life."
Humor
"Are you suggesting coconuts migrate? Consider the possibilities."
Imagination
"Nudge nudge, wink wink—sometimes understanding is in the unspoken."
Wisdom
"Life is just a silly walk waiting to happen."
Humor
"We are all made of the same cosmic materials, so laugh together."
Friendship
"The Ministry of Silly Walks teaches us that absurdity is freedom."
Freedom
"Dead parrots tell no tales, but their memory can inspire us."
Death
"When life is utterly surreal, embrace the absurdity and find joy."
Happiness
"A lumberjack's life reminds us that identity is what you make it."