Ten Best Lucille Ball Quotes That Embody Why We Love Lucy So Much

‘The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.’

We love this quote because it reflects Ball’s unique sense of humor and her ability to craft jokes that completely take you by surprise. The quote is also an interesting reflection on aging. Ball was 40 years old when I Love Lucy started, which is proof that success and recognition can come later in life.

‘In life, all good things come hard, but wisdom is the hardest to come by.’

Lucille Ball’s take on wisdom is fascinating. It shows she values wisdom and sees it as something one has to strive for.

‘I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.’

TV’s funniest lady wasn’t successful right away, but she never shied away from an opportunity, as demonstrated by her long list of movie credits. Her determination paid off since she became one of the first women to run a major production company.

‘I’m not funny. What I am is brave.’

Anyone who is interested in performing should remember this quote. Lucille Ball made her comedic antics look effortless, but a lot of work went into her performances.

It’s important to remember that every comedian or performer experiences doubts and anxiety. Ball initially struggled with anxiety and shyness when she first studied acting as a teen, but this is an obstacle that she successfully conquered.

‘If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do.’

The fun and lighthearted tone of I Love Lucy is often what comes to mind first when one thinks of Lucille Ball. This quote reflects all the hard work that went into making the show come to life, producing TV shows, and developing other shows once I Love Lucy ended.

‘Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that’s good taste.’

This quote is another example of Ball’s subtle sense of humor, but it’s also an important life lesson.

‘I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.’

These are wise words to live by. Developing self-love is a worthy goal that will improve your entire life. Whenever you need some motivation, think back on Lucille Ball’s confidence and faith in her comedic abilities that drove her to develop and produce what would become one of the most memorable sitcoms of all times.

‘How I Love Lucy was born? We decided that instead of divorce lawyers profiting from our mistakes, we’d profit from them.’

We love this quote because it’s a great example of Ball’s humor. We admire her ability to find humor in a difficult situation since her marriage ended shortly after I Love Lucy.

‘I’m happy that I have brought laughter because I have been shown by many the value of it in so many lives, in so many ways.’

Laughter is what made I Love Lucy so popular. Lucille Ball is still to this day one of the most influential comedians to ever appear on TV because of how she connected with her audience.

Each episode of I Love Lucy was filmed in front of a live audience to recreate the connection that existed in the early vaudeville version of the show.

‘One of the things I learned the hard way was that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.’

We think this is one of the most inspirational things Lucille Ball has ever said. She could have given up on her acting career after getting small roles in different movies. Getting a hit TV show at the age of 40 is unusual, and it shows the importance of staying positive and working hard to achieve one’s goals.