If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to meet it. - Red Skelton

"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to meet it."

Red Skelton Perseverance

Vaudeville Comedian American 1913–1997

More from Red Skelton

"The government doesn't really care about you."

"I'm paying so much in taxes, I don't know if I'm supposed to be an American or a financial plan."

"Laughter is the best medicine, but if you laugh for no reason, you're insane."

"If you want to get ahead, you have to stay focused on your goals."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."