Bill Cosby Quotes

Every closed eye is not sleeping, and every open eye is not seeing.

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

If you want to be seen, stand up. If you want to be heard, speak up. If you want to be appreciated, shut up.

Is the glass half full, or half empty? It depends on whether you're pouring, or drinking.

People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.

The past is a ghost, the future a dream, and all we ever have is now.

Those who criticize our generation forget who raised it.

Women don't want to hear what you think. Women want to hear what they think - in a deeper voice.

The only thing that you can get into without a lot of trouble is a lot of trouble.

All men should freely use those seven words which have the power to make any marriage run smoothly: You know dear, you may be right

You can't be everything to everyone

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.

The secret of success is to be like a duck, Smooth and unruffled on top, But paddling furiously underneath.

Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.

Beware of people who fall at your feet. They may be reaching for the corner of the rug.

Mediocre people are the most dangerous people in the world.

Sex education may be a good idea in the schools, but I don't believe the kids should be given homework.

If you know what you want, you will recognize it when you see it.

There is hope for the future because God has a sense of humor and we are funny to God.

You know the only people who are always sure about the proper way to raise children? Those who've never had any.

You can never give complete authority and overall power to anyone until trust can be proven.

The three ingredients of a successful union between two ... humor, commitment & undying love.

After creating the heaven, the earth, the ocean, and the entire animal kingdom, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing He said to them was "Don't."