Jackie Gleason Quotes
Born: February 26, 1916
Jackie Gleason, The Great One, was a master of resilience forged in the crucible of a Brooklyn tenement. Rising from poverty and a fractured family, he channeled his raw energy into an iconic career as a comedian, actor, and bandleader. His philosophy, distilled from a life of relentless hustle, was a profound belief in focus—the idea that true greatness requires unwavering commitment to one’s craft, even when the world laughs. His quotes resonate because they are not mere platitudes; they are hard-won truths from a man who turned personal turmoil into timeless artistry, reminding us that laughter is the ultimate armor.
Jackie Gleason Quotes (6)
"How sweet it is!"
— Jackie Gleason"If you have it and you know you have it, then you have it. If you have it and don't know you have it, you don't have it. If you don't have it but you think you have it, then you have it."
— Jackie Gleason"The second day of a diet is always easier than the first. By the second day you're off it."
— Jackie Gleason"I only made $200 a week and I had to buy my own bullets."
— Jackie Gleason"Our dreams are firsthand creations, rather than residues of waking life. We have the capacity for infinite creativity; at least while dreaming, we partake of the power of the Spirit, the infinite Godhead that creates the cosmos."
— Jackie Gleason"Thin people are beautiful, but fat people are adorable."
— Jackie Gleason