Robin Williams on Rush Hour

   Everyone gets frustrated by the paradoxical nature of rush hour. Everyone is in a rush but no one can do anything to satisfy their need for speed. Robin Williams knew that and hated it just as much as all of us. Some of his jokes weren’t so much jokes as they were a way to let us know that we all have the same frustrations in life.

Robin Williams on Canada

   Another example of his stellar wit, Robin Williams makes an observation about our relationship with Canada. 
   Our closest ally in terms of proximity, the Maple Leafs (and Les Hans) sit right there above us and occasionally tap the broom on the floor to tell us it’s time to quiet down. They never quite get bothered enough to really fuss at us.

Robin Williams on Politics

   Regardless of political views, this could be said of any president at any time. Thanks to the likes of Robin Williams, we are able to find the humor in our political leaders. Rather than dwell on the leadership of the country and the wrong turns a president might make, Robin Williams encouraged us to find the humor in politics instead of causing constant division.

Robin Williams on Creativity

   Even a comic genius like Robin Williams found collaboration to be rewarding. We often see some of the greatest minds struggle with fame and fortune. The lesson we should learn from that is to never seclude ourselves. Always appreciate those around you and treasure the art of teamwork, even when it seems like working alone might be easier.

Robin Williams on Drugs

   When it comes to turning a phrase, there are none better than this one. We often think of people using drugs to get through life. Robin Williams, an admitted addict throughout his life, saw things from the other side of the fence. Maybe in his reality, drugs were the normal part of life and the real world was dull.

Robin Williams on Doing What’s Right

   Robin Williams talked at length about politics and religion and every other topic that you could ever talk about as a comic and actor. His approach to taking a stance came from trying to see a topic from all sides. While he might’ve been summarizing it with a humorous slant, he was giving us great advice on controversial issues.

Robin Williams Apologizes for Being Right

   Robin Williams was known for saying controversial things. Regardless of how outlandish some of his thoughts and comments were, he never backed down. When he took a stance on an issue, whether big or small, he stood strong. We can all take some inspiration from that type of commitment. When you stand for something, don’t back down.

Robin Williams on ugly people.

   One of those things we would never say out loud is to just call people ugly. Robin Williams went one step beyond that, warning us to avoid ugly people because they’ve got nothing to lose. After all, they’re already ugly. While this may just be a dark inner thought, I believe he is being a little deeper here, referring to those we should avoid because they are ugly on the inside.

Robin Williams Is a Mad Man!

   That unique perspective Robin Williams gave us was a little spark. That fire continues to burn in the legacy he’s left for us in his works. Williams believed that we all had that same spark in us and we were just afraid of what everyone might think if we acted out our innermost thoughts or even just stated them out loud.

Robin Williams on Spring

   The most lovable quality about Robin Williams was his unique perspective on the world. He saw the same thing we all looked at every day, but through his lens, he had such a unique and beautiful vantage point that gave us his absurd humor. This small observation is a way to kickoff our list to show just how his mind always centered on fun, even when talking about the weather.