Before going straight to the promised Joker quotes below, let’s figure some things out first. While we all know that the Joker is probably one of the best and the most compelling supervillains ever created, why not try and understand what exactly makes a good villain? Okay, first, the basics - a motive. A supervillain cannot be just ‘evil .’ There has to be an explanation for why he’s evil. Although the Joker himself has proved to be a very unreliable storyteller, his torturous childhood might give us a good idea of why he has turned out to be such a vengeful, psychotic criminal mastermind.
Another thing a respectable supervillain has to have is the same characteristics of his opponent hero, but very much misguided. Talking about the Joker, that might be his once-existent wish of making people feel good and laugh. Batman, his main nemesis, is also concerned about the well-being of Gotham’s citizens. See how the same intentions can lead to two very different outcomes? Okay, although there are plenty more qualities to make a memorable criminal mastermind, let’s finish our analysis with this - a supervillain cannot be a fool. And the Joker is anything but, as you’re about to see in the smart quotes that we’ve gathered from movies and comics featuring our titular bad guy.
Although a hardened criminal, the Joker seems to have wise words worthy of a book. He shares his thoughts on the surrealness of life, about the downfalls of humankind, the human condition itself, and, let’s not forget, his twisted sense of humor that gave us some of the best dark jokes. And with almost uncountable appearances on various media, the Joker’s wise quotes are aplenty, but be prepared that they are as grim and chilling as the character himself.
But, without any further talks, let’s check out the Joker quotes that we’ve prepared for your judgment. Don’t forget to vote for the most chilling, dark, or intelligent quotes, and share this article with your friends who just happen to be in that villain-adoring stage of life.
#1
“The worst part of having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don’t.”
The Joker
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#2
“We stopped checking for monsters under our bed, when we realized they were inside us.”
The Joker
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#3
“If you are good at something, never do it for free.”
The Joker
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#4
“I know the voices in my head aren’t real, but sometimes their ideas are absolutely awesome.”
The Joker
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#5
“Don’t let anyone ever make you feel you don’t deserve what you want.”
The Joker
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#6
“You see, in their last moments, people show you who they really are.”
The Joker
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#7
“It’s funny, when I was a little boy, and told people I was going to be a comedian, everyone laughed at me. Well, no one’s laughing now.”
The Joker
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#8
“Sometimes you have to play the role of a fool to fool the fool who thinks they are fooling you.”
The Joker
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#9
“They laugh at me because I’m different. I laugh at them because they’re all the same.”
The Joker
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#10
“As you know, madness is like gravity… All it takes is a little push.”
The Joker
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#11
“I’ve got nothing left to lose, nothing can hurt me anymore. My life is nothing but a comedy.”
The Joker
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#12
“Their morals, their code; it’s a bad joke. Dropped at the first sign of trouble. They’re only as good as the world allows them to be. You’ll see- I’ll show you. When the chips are down these, uh, civilized people? They’ll eat each other. See I’m not a monster, I’m just ahead of the curve.”
The Joker
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#13
“You can't sell dreams to someone who has walked through nightmares.”
The Joker
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#14
“As though we were made for each other… Beauty and the Beast. Of course, if anyone else calls you beast, I’ll rip their lungs out.”
The Joker
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#15
“Why so serious? ”
The Joker
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#16
“I’m only laughing on the outside. My smile is just skin deep. If you could see inside, I’m really crying. You might join me for a weep.”
The Joker
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#17
“It’s not about the money, it’s about sending a message. Everything burns!”
The Joker
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#18
“Is it just me or is it getting crazier out there.”
The Joker
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#19
“See I’m a man of simple taste. I like things such as gunpowder… Dynamite and… Gasoline!”
The Joker
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#20
“All I have are negative thoughts.”
The Joker
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