11 quotes that truly define Robin Williams

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Robin Williams quote
Robin Williams quote



The death of Robin Williams silenced one of Hollywood's greatest and funniest voices. From sitcoms like "Mork and Mindy," to the touching and inspiring "Dead Poet's Society," Williams was an actor that was versatile as they come.

It is hard to believe that it has already been a year since we lost the Oscar winner. In memory of, we decided to take a look back of some his greatest quotes from the man himself.

11.) Dead Poet's Society
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The Tonight Show with Jay leno - Season 8
The Tonight Show with Jay leno - Season 8


10.) The Fischer King
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50th Annual San Francisco International Film Festival - Film Society Awards Night
50th Annual San Francisco International Film Festival - Film Society Awards Night


9.) Good Morning, Vietnam
%shareLinks-quote="Sometimes you got to specifically go out of your way to get into trouble. It's called fun." type="quote" author="Robin Williams" authordesc="Actor" isquoteoftheday="false"%

The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's 9th Annual "Grand Slam for Children" Fundraiser - Show
The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's 9th Annual "Grand Slam for Children" Fundraiser - Show


8.) Dead Poet's Society
%shareLinks-quote="But only in their dreams can men be truly free. It was always thus and always thus will be." type="quote" author="Robin Williams" authordesc="Actor" isquoteoftheday="false"%

2002 Sundance Film Festival - "One Hour Photo" Portraits
2002 Sundance Film Festival - "One Hour Photo" Portraits


7.) Patch Adams
%shareLinks-quote="You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you'll win, no matter what the outcome." type="quote" author="Robin Williams" authordesc="Actor" isquoteoftheday="false"%

Robin Williams In 'Patch Adams'
Robin Williams In 'Patch Adams'


6.) 1998 Academy Awards acceptance speech
%shareLinks-quote="And most of all, I want to thank my father, up there," he said, gesturing up. "The man who, when I said I want to be an actor, he said, 'Wonderful, just have a back-up profession like welding.' Thank you, God bless you!" type="quote" author="Robin Williams" authordesc="Actor" isquoteoftheday="false"%

Actor Robin Williams holds up his Oscar after winn
Actor Robin Williams holds up his Oscar after winn


5.) Hook
%shareLinks-quote="All you have to do is think one happy thought, and you'll fly like me." type="quote" author="Robin Williams" authordesc="Actor" isquoteoftheday="false"%

Roberts, Spielberg, Williams Watch Dailies on 'Hook' Set, 1991.
Roberts, Spielberg, Williams Watch Dailies on 'Hook' Set, 1991.


4.) Mrs. Doubtfire
%shareLinks-quote="But if there's love, dear... those are the ties that bind, and you'll have a family in your heart, forever." type="quote" author="Robin Williams" authordesc="Actor" isquoteoftheday="false"%

Robin Williams In 'Mrs. Doubtfire'
Robin Williams In 'Mrs. Doubtfire'


3.) Aladdin
%shareLinks-quote="Like so many things, it is not what is outside, but what is inside that counts." type="quote" author="Robin Williams" authordesc="Actor" isquoteoftheday="false"%

BKA3AR ALADDIN (ANI - 1993) ANIMATED CREDIT DISNEY ALA 003
BKA3AR ALADDIN (ANI - 1993) ANIMATED CREDIT DISNEY ALA 003


2.) Dead Poet's Society
%shareLinks-quote="No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world." type="quote" author="Robin Williams" authordesc="Actor" isquoteoftheday="false"%

On Stage at the Kennedy Center - The Mark Twain Prize - Show
On Stage at the Kennedy Center - The Mark Twain Prize - Show


1.) Awakenings
%shareLinks-quote="The human spirit is more powerful than any drug and THAT is what needs to be nourished: with work, play, friendship, family. THESE are the things that matter" type="quote" author="Robin Williams" authordesc="Actor" isquoteoftheday="false"%

Robin Williams Portrait Session
Robin Williams Portrait Session



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