James Eugene Carrey, a Canadian-American comedy actor, has basically ruled the comedy genre for several decades. Just mention Ace Ventura or The Mask to anyone, and they'll immediately try to mimic his ingenious facial expressions, his voice intonations, and, well, the essence of Jim Carrey himself. However, there's only one of him, and he truly is the king of the silver screen. Besides being a famous actor, he is also a published author, and being such, he's not at a loss for wise words at any time. So, getting straight to the point here - this is our list dedicated to Jim Carrey quotes. Just check them out, and you will definitely find something to take away!
Although we are so used to seeing him as this always fun and funny guy, Jim Carrey's life is just like anyone else's - filled with trials, tribulations with some joyous moments dispersed in between. Maybe that's why his relatable quotes ring so true to many. Also, his penchant for portraying many great characters in dramas - like in The Truman Show or The Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind - by immersing fully and becoming another person might've shown him the world through many different eyes. And it reflects greatly in his quotes about life, love, and loss.
So, are you ready to check out the moving quotes that Jim Carrey has spoken, written, or acted out? Don't be surprised, though, if there are some funny quotes from his memorable characters in the list, too. He is, after all, a world-renowned comedy actor! Now, scroll on down below, check out the quotes, and share this article with your friends.
#1
“Solitude is dangerous. It’s very addictive. It becomes a habit after you realise how peaceful and calm it is. It’s like you don’t want to deal with people anymore because they drain your energy.”
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44points
#3
“I got a lot of support from my parents. That's the one thing I always appreciated. They didn't tell me I was being stupid; they told me I was being funny.”
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37points
#4
“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.”
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35points
#6
“I wake up some mornings and sit and have my coffee and look out at my garden, and I go, 'Remember how good this is. Because you can lose it.'”
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33points
#7
“My report card always said, 'Jim finishes first and then disrupts the other students.'”
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33points
#8
“Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.”
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32points
#9
“Flowers don't worry about how they're going to bloom. They just open up & turn toward the light & that makes them beautiful.”
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30points
#10
“Take a chance on faith. Not religion, but faith. Not hope, but faith. I don't believe in hope. Hope is a beggar. Hope walks through the fire and faith leaps over it.”
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26points
#11
“I practiced making faces in the mirror and it would drive my mother crazy. She used to scare me by saying that I was going to see the devil if I kept looking in the mirror. That fascinated me even more, of course.”
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26points
#12
“Don't worry folks as long as the Sun is revolving around the Earth, we'll be fine!”
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26points
#16
“You can be American, Canadian, Isreali, or Iranian but no man can put a border around who you really are.”
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21points
#17
“If you aren't in the moment, you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret.”
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20points
#18
“I tend to stay up late, not because I'm partying but because it's the only time of the day when I'm alone and don't have to be performing.”
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20points
#19
“I can tell you from experience the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency.”
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19points
#20
“I try to do something the audience might not have seen before. Like if I'm gonna kiss a girl I wanna kiss her like a girl has never been kissed. Like maybe I would kick her legs out from under her and catch her right before she hits the ground and then kiss her.”
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19points