The young compliment their greatness on the number of their friends; the old, on the confidence of them.

The soul is never perfectly secure from the influence of passion; the occasional tranquility she seems to enjoy, is rather relaxation than imperturbable triumph.

He that searches for praise will often find contempt.

You ever see 'The Dating Game'? That's a weird game show. The prize on that show: another contestant. Talk about cheap.

Richard Pryor is my favorite stand-up ever.

If you're watching a comedian on television and he's making a political point, I would say he's gotten too serious.

Happiness is less regulated by external circumstances than inward enjoyment. Whoever is happy in the satisfaction of himself feels imperturbable felicity; but he, who trusts entirely to the world for the disposition of his peace, must inevitably participate [in] many privations and disappointments.