61 Funny Inspirational Quotes

If you need a little pick-me-up after a long day, these humorous one-liners should do the trick.

Whether reading through funny inspirational quotes about work or others concerning romance, friendship and family life, there’s just something about the universality of the human experience that tugs at the senses — which is why our list of funny inspirational quotes is meant to delight, amuse and entertain while also reminding you that, after all, we’re all the same.

From former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Margaret Thatcher to iconic baseball star Yogi Berra and the always-hilarious actor Bill Murray, folks from across the cultural and political spectrum have uttered words that still resonate with us today, sometimes decades after their first pronouncement. Why not catch up on their wise words every so often?

Pro advice: don’t only read through these when you need a pick-me-up but, perhaps, indulge in a little laugh-out-loud session even when you’re already in a good mood, because there’s nothing like doubling down on happiness.

“Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.” - Oscar Wilde“Don’t be so humble — you are not that great.” - Golda Meir“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.” - Jack Handey“In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.” - Fran Lebowitz“If you don’t have wrinkles, you haven’t laughed enough.” - Phyllis Diller“Never follow anyone else’s path. Unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path. Then by all means follow that path.” - Ellen DeGeneres“Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” - Elbert Hubbard

“If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” - Margaret Thatcher“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.” - Zig Ziglar“Hating people is like burning down your own home to get rid of a rat.” - Harry Emerson Fosdick“I’m in shape. Round is a shape.” - George Carlin“My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I’ve finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. I feel better already.” - Dave Barry“People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” - Theodor Rosyfelt“Bad decisions make good stories.” - Ellis Vidler“Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home.” - Phyllis Diller“It ain’t over til it’s over.” - Yogi Berra