Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Ashleigh Brilliant (British Cartoonist)

Ashleigh Brilliant (b.1933) is a British-American writer, cartoonist, and philosopher best known for his pithy and perceptive aphorisms. His cartoons and insightful aphorisms have also appeared on greeting cards, posters, and various publications.

Born in London, Brilliant grew up in a family of intellectuals and artists, which influenced his creative pursuits. In the 1950s, he immigrated to the United States and eventually settled in Santa Barbara, California.

Brilliant’s career took off with his creation of the “Pot-Shots” series, which featured short, pithy statements accompanied by his trademark circular drawings. These aphorisms grasped the essence of the human experience, blending humor and wisdom to offer reflections on various aspects of life.

In addition to his cartooning, Brilliant has delved into philosophy, exploring existential themes and mulling the human condition. His notable works include the collections I Have Abandoned My Search for Truth, and Am Now Looking for a Good Fantasy (1972,) I May Not Be Totally Perfect, but Parts of Me Are Excellent (1979,) Pot-Shots from a Life (1982,) Brilliant Thoughts: Provocative, Insightful & Absurd (1985,) and The Art of Witty Banter: Be Clever, Quick, and Magnetic (2018.)

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I don’t understand you. You don’t understand me. What else do we have in common?
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Understanding

What good is it if I talk in flowers while you’re thinking in pastry?
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Conflict

If you don’t believe in ghosts, you’ve never been to a family reunion.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Family

Please don’t lie to me, unless you’re absolutely sure I’ll never find out the truth.
Ashleigh Brilliant

My life has a superb cast but I can’t figure out the plot.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Life

By doing just a little every day, I can gradually let the task completely overwhelm me.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Action

Some books makes me want to go adventuring, others make me feel that they have saved me the trouble.
Ashleigh Brilliant

Words are a wonderful form of communication, but they will never replace kisses and punches.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Words

Why does life keep teaching me lessons I have no desire to learn?
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Life and Living

My mind contains many good ideas, but it’s not always easy to squeeze one out.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Ideas

Sometimes I need what only you can provide—your absence.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Absence

If we could all hear one another’s prayers, God might be relieved of some of his burdens.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Helping, Service, Prayer, Kindness, Giving

The best reason for having dreams is that in dreams no reasons are necessary.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Dreams

I want either less corruption, or more chance to participate in it.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Corruption

All I want is a warm bed and a kind word and unlimited power.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Power

Good ideas are common – what’s uncommon are people who’ll work hard enough to bring them about.
Ashleigh Brilliant

A good friend is worth pursuing… but why would a good friend be running away?
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Friends and Friendship

Not being able to do everything is no excuse for not doing everything you can.
Ashleigh Brilliant

Life may have no meaning. Or even worse, it may have a meaning of which I disapprove.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Life, Meaning, Life and Living

Try to be the best of what you are, even if what you are is no good.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Excellence

Sometimes the most urgent and vital thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest.
Ashleigh Brilliant

Before I knew the best part of my life had come, it had gone.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Living

To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and whatever you hit call it the target.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Opinions

Maybe I’m lucky to be going so slowly, because I may be going in the wrong direction.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Luck

It’s not easy taking my problems one at a time when they refuse to get in line.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Adversity

The most exciting place to discover talent is in yourself.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Talent

My sources are unreliable, but their information is fascinating.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Information

I waited and waited, and when no message came, I knew it must be from you.
Ashleigh Brilliant
Topics: Patience

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