Redd Foxx

Stand-up Comedian American 1922 – 1991

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

391 quotes

"Strength isn't about never breaking; it's about healing."
Strength
"Fear is temporary; regret lasts forever."
Fear
"The greatest power is the power to choose."
Power
"Money follows passion; passion shouldn't follow money."
Money
"Take care of your body; it's the only place you have to live."
Health
"Adventure is the cure for a boring life."
Adventure
"Your imagination is your only real limitation."
Imagination
"Technology is a tool; wisdom is how you use it."
Technology
"Those who ignore history are bound to repeat it."
History
"Philosophy teaches us to question everything."
Philosophy
"Literature is proof that others have felt what you feel."
Literature
"Health is wealth, baby. You can't enjoy nothing if you're sick all the time."
Health
"The key to life is learning how to laugh at yourself before somebody else does."
Humor
"Don't worry about tomorrow when you ain't even handled today yet."
Time
"A real friend is somebody who'll stand by you even when you're wrong—especially when you're wrong."
Friendship
"Success ain't about being the smartest; it's about being the most determined."
Success
"You gotta love yourself first, or nobody else can love you right."
Love
"Life's too short to hold grudges. Forgive, move on, and keep it moving."
Peace
"The truth might hurt for a minute, but a lie will mess you up for life."
Truth
"Fear is just something you made up in your head. Don't let your imagination be your enemy."
Fear
"Money comes and goes, but character—that's forever."
Money
"If you want respect, you gotta give respect first."
Relationships
"Hard work never killed nobody, but worry will get you every time."
Work
"Family is who shows up, not always who's blood."
Family
"Patience is a virtue, but sometimes you gotta move quick before opportunity passes."
Patience
"Don't chase happiness—build it brick by brick every single day."
Happiness
"Education opens doors, but it takes courage to walk through 'em."
Education
"The strongest people are the ones who know when to ask for help."
Strength
"Change is inevitable, so you might as well get comfortable with it."
Change
"Creativity is just connecting dots that nobody else thought to connect."
Creativity