Stephen Colbert

Comedian and Talk Show Host American Born 1964 (age 62)

Political satirist known for Late Show and sharp wit.

388 quotes

"The way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but the way to his vote is through his fears."
Politics
"I love America more than any other country. This may not mean much but today, I saw somebody eating a taco with a spoon."
Humor
"Truthiness is what I like to call it—it's what you want the truth to be as opposed to what the facts are."
Truth
"The greatest threat to America isn't communism, it's impatience."
Patience
"I'm a simple man with a complex life."
Life
"You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed."
Courage
"Reality has a well-known liberal bias, but it's still reality."
Wisdom
"I believe that the institutions of democracy are strong, but we must remain vigilant."
Freedom
"The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it."
Strength
"I take the show very seriously, which is why I can make fun of it."
Humor
"Ignorance is bliss, but knowledge is power."
Knowledge
"We must learn from history, or we're doomed to repeat it."
History
"Art is how we express what words cannot."
Art
"The music we listen to shapes the people we become."
Music
"Faith isn't about having all the answers; it's about asking the right questions."
Faith
"A leader is someone who takes responsibility, not excuses."
Leadership
"Work is not a curse; it's how we find purpose."
Work
"Dreams are just thoughts with ambition."
Dreams
"Beauty is subjective, but kindness is universal."
Beauty
"Death reminds us to live more fully."
Death
"Perseverance is not about never falling down; it's about getting back up."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the antidote to entitlement."
Gratitude
"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Fear is just a story we tell ourselves."
Fear
"True power is knowing when not to use it."
Power
"Money is a tool, not a master."
Money
"Health is wealth, and time is the currency that matters most."
Health
"Adventure is where life truly begins."
Adventure
"Imagination is the only weapon against tyranny."
Imagination