Redd Foxx

Stand-up Comedian American 1922 – 1991

Sanford and Son star known for risqué comedy albums and humor.

391 quotes

"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Patience is not weakness; it's the ultimate strength."
Patience
"Kindness costs nothing but means everything."
Kindness
"Your strength is measured by what you overcome, not by what comes easy."
Strength
"Fear is just an illusion designed to keep you small."
Fear
"True power comes from lifting others up."
Power
"Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy freedom."
Money
"Your health is your wealth; protect it fiercely."
Health
"Adventure awaits those brave enough to seek it."
Adventure
"Imagination is where all great things begin."
Imagination
"Technology is a tool; don't let it control you."
Technology
"History repeats itself to those who refuse to learn from it."
History
"Philosophy teaches us how to think, not what to think."
Philosophy
"Literature opens windows into other worlds and souls."
Literature
"Politics is the art of making people believe what benefits you."
Politics
"War solves nothing that peace cannot solve better."
War
"Motivation is temporary; discipline is permanent."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those who are ready to receive it."
Inspiration
"Relationships require honesty, patience, and forgiveness."
Relationships
"Solitude is where you find your true self."
Solitude
"I'm not a real doctor, but I stay at a Holiday Inn Express - that's good enough for most people."
Humor
"The key to life is knowing when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em."
Wisdom
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy a ticket to see me perform, and that's close enough."
Happiness
"Money ain't everything, but it sure beats whatever comes in second place."
Money
"A man without a woman is like a fish without a bicycle."
Relationships
"If you want to know about love, just ask me - I've been married more times than I can count."
Love
"The trouble with being poor is that it takes up all your time."
Work
"I've learned that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but you can teach him old ones better."
Knowledge
"Success is getting what you want, but happiness is wanting what you get."
Success
"Life's like a box of sanitation department uniforms - you never know what you're gonna get."
Life