Spike Milligan

Sketch Comedian British-Irish 1918 – 2002

Goon Show creator known for surreal and absurdist radio comedy.

382 quotes

"My mother said I must always be truthful. So I am."
Truth
"Patience is the virtue of the strong."
Patience
"Life is what you make of it."
Life
"I've had a happy life, and I've fought for it too."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the sign of noble souls."
Gratitude
"Fear is only in your mind."
Fear
"Power corrupts, but lack of power corrupts absolutely."
Power
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being."
Health
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
Courage
"Technology is best used in service of humanity."
Technology
"History repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce."
History
"Philosophy is wondering about the nature of things."
Philosophy
"Political correctness is tyranny with a smile."
Politics
"You don't have to be mad to work here, but it helps."
Work
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
Beauty
"Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't."
Strength
"I have nothing to declare except my genius."
"The purpose of life is to enjoy it."
Happiness
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal."
Success
"We are all born mad. Some of us remain so."
Humor
"Love is the only game that is played for two and yet makes one happy."
Love
"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."
Hope
"Friendship is the most beautiful thing in the world."
Friendship
"Family is where life begins and love never ends."
Family
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."
Freedom
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without."
Peace
"In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future."
Family
"The question is not whether we will die, but how we will live."
Life
"Inspiration can come from anywhere if you're willing to look for it."
Inspiration