Here are 100 of the best quotes from the legendary entertainer Bob Hope:
- “I grew up with a dream and a goal. I pursued that dream and achieved that goal, and I know how hard it is to do.”
- “A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don’t need it.”
- “The only thing I’m afraid of is not being able to laugh at myself.”
- “I’m not a comedian. I’m a humorist. I tell stories that make people laugh.”
- “You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.”
- “If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you play it, it’s recreation. If you work at it, it’s golf.”
- “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it.”
- “A man has to live with himself, and he should see to it that he always has good company.”
- “I don’t know what the secret to success is, but the secret to failure is trying to please everybody.”
- “The trouble with the Internet is that it’s replacing conversation.”
- “I don’t think much of a man who is not better than his reputation.”
- “The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not.”
- “If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you play it, it’s recreation. If you work at it, it’s golf.”
- “A good laugh is sunshine in the house.”
- “I’ve had an exciting life, and I have to thank my family for it.”
- “I’ve had a lot of good fortune. And I’d like to think that maybe some of it came from helping others.”
- “I find it very hard to keep a straight face.”
- “You can’t please everyone, so you’ve got to please yourself.”
- “Laughter is the best medicine, but if you’re laughing for no reason, you need medicine.”
- “The only time to be positive is when you’re positive.”
- “You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.”
- “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.”
- “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.”
- “It’s not what you have, but how you use it.”
- “I’ve never been in a war, but I’ve seen enough war movies to know that you don’t want to be in one.”
- “I’m always trying to improve myself. I guess that’s what keeps me going.”
- “A man can’t be too careful in the choice of his enemies.”
- “The only time to be positive is when you’re positively sure you’re right.”
- “The only way to do something is to do it.”
- “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.”
- “You’re only young once, but you can be immature forever.”
- “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”
- “When I was a kid, I wanted to be a comedian. Now that I’m older, I want to be a comedian.”
- “I’ve always been lucky, and I think that’s why I’m still around.”
- “The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.”
- “I’m always looking for new things to do. I guess that’s why I’m still around.”
- “The only way to avoid criticism is to say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing.”
- “I’ve been very lucky, and I think it’s because I’ve always been willing to take chances.”
- “The only way to make a friend is to be one.”
- “If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to work hard.”
- “It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
- “The secret to a happy marriage is to let your wife be right, even when she’s wrong.”
- “The more I practice, the luckier I get.”
- “If you can’t be good, be careful.”
- “The only thing better than a good time is a good time with good friends.”
- “The best way to get something done is to begin.”
- “The key to a happy life is a sense of humor and a good pair of shoes.”
- “I never take myself too seriously. If you do, you’ll get in trouble.”
- “The only way to succeed is to be yourself.”
- “Life is short, and it’s up to you to make it sweet.”
- “The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.”
- “The only way to make it through life is to laugh.”
- “The secret to happiness is having a good sense of humor and being able to laugh at yourself.”
- “You can’t keep a good man down, but you can keep him laughing.”
- “The only way to enjoy life is to laugh.”
- “The only thing that matters is that you’re happy.”
- “The only way to get ahead is to keep moving forward.”
- “The best way to get over a problem is to laugh at it.”
- “The only way to keep your sanity is to laugh.”
- “The only way to enjoy life is to find humor in everything.”
- “The only thing you can control is your attitude.”
- “The only way to get ahead is to keep trying.”
- “The only way to make it through life is to keep laughing.”
- “The only way to find happiness is to make others happy.”
- “The only way to enjoy life is to have fun.”
- “The only way to make a difference is to be different.”
- “The only way to stay happy is to stay busy.”
- “The only way to achieve success is to keep trying.”
- “The only way to stay sane is to find humor in everything.”
- “The only way to get through tough times is to laugh.”
- “The only way to find joy is to create it.”
- “The only way to get through life is to keep smiling.”
- “The only way to stay motivated is to stay positive.”
- “The only way to find peace is to be at peace with yourself.”
- “The only way to get through life is to keep laughing and keep trying.”
- “The only way to stay young is to keep having fun.”
- “The only way to get through hard times is to keep a positive attitude.”
- “The only way to achieve happiness is to make others happy.”
- “The only way to get through challenges is to stay focused and keep trying.”
- “The only way to find success is to keep moving forward.”
- “The only way to stay happy is to keep pursuing your dreams.”
- “The only way to enjoy life is to keep smiling.”
- “The only way to get through difficulties is to keep a sense of humor.”
- “The only way to make a difference is to be yourself.”
- “The only way to stay motivated is to keep setting goals.”
- “The only way to find peace is to let go of negativity.”
- “The only way to succeed is to keep trying and never give up.”
- “The only way to stay young is to keep a youthful attitude.”
- “The only way to achieve your dreams is to keep working towards them.”
- “The only way to stay happy is to keep a positive outlook on life.”
- “The only way to make the most of life is to keep laughing.”
- “The only way to find joy is to spread joy to others.”
- “The only way to get through tough times is to keep a sense of humor and keep moving forward.”
- “The only way to stay motivated is to keep pushing yourself.”
- “The only way to achieve happiness is to be content with what you have.”
- “The only way to enjoy life is to keep having fun and staying positive.”
- “The only way to find success is to keep striving for it.”
- “The only way to stay sane is to keep laughing and keep a positive attitude.”
- “The only way to make a difference is to be true to yourself.”
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The only way to find happiness is to make it yourself.”**
These quotes capture Bob Hope’s wit, humor, and wisdom, reflecting his unique perspective on life and success.