Victor Borge Quotes
Born: January 3, 1909
Victor Borge, the Danish-born pianist and comedic genius, transformed the stage into a sanctuary of wit and wisdom. Known as the Clown Prince of Denmark, he masterfully blended classical music with playful irreverence, teaching audiences that joy and intellect are inseparable. His philosophy was simple: life’s heaviest truths are best carried on a feather of laughter. Borge’s quotes resonate because they disarm—they slip past our defenses to deliver profound insights on resilience, love, and the human condition. His legacy endures as a reminder that wisdom need not be solemn; it can dance, wink, and whisper hope.
Victor Borge Quotes (12)
"Laughter is the closest distance between two people."
— Victor Borge"When an opera star sings her head off, she usually improves her appearance."
— Victor Borge"Humor is something that thrives between man's aspirations and his limitations. There is more logic in humor than in anything else. Because, you see, humor is truth."
— Victor Borge"If I have caused just one person to wipe away a tear of laughter, that's my reward."
— Victor Borge"The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola burns longer."
— Victor Borge"My father invented a cure for which there was no disease and unfortunately my mother caught it and died of it."
— Victor Borge"I don't mind going back to daylight saving time. With inflation, the hour will be the only thing I've saved all year."
— Victor Borge"I wish to thank my parents for making it all possible... and I wish to thank my children for making it necessary."
— Victor Borge"He was happily married - but his wife wasn't."
— Victor Borge"I only know two pieces; one is 'Clair de Lune' and the other one isn't."
— Victor Borge"Santa Claus has the right idea - visit people only once a year."
— Victor Borge"My father invented a cure for which there was no disease and unfortunately my mother caught it and died of it."
— Victor Borge