71 Best Jim Carrey Quotes That Are Both Funny And Wise

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 12, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 16, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor, director, producer, writer, and artist who began his life by doing impressions before a mirror.

Jim Carrey the name itself needs no introduction but very people are aware of the struggle that went behind the name. After leaving school, Jim Carrey started working as a Janitor in a factory for two years.

When Jim Carrey was 19 he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in both films and television. After several movies and television shows, he got his immediate hit with 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'. Later he continued with his numerous successes at the box office with movies like ‘Liar Liar’, ‘The Mask’, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’, and many more.

Here are some curated Jim Carrey quotes from him and his characters to remind us that success is never easy. If you like this content then you will definitely like our other articles on funniest comedians quotes and The Grinch quotes.

Famous Jim Carrey Quotes

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Jim Carrey quotes will always inspire you to work hard as hard work always pay off in the end. Here is a list of top Jim Carrey quotes where he talks about life and other things.

1.  “Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.”

-Jim Carrey.

2.  “I don't think human beings learn anything without desperation. Desperation is a necessary ingredient to learning anything or creating anything. Period. If you ain't desperate at some point, you ain't interesting.”

-Jim Carrey

3.  “It is better to risk starving to death than surrender. If you give up on your dreams, what's left?”

-Jim Carrey.

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.”

-Jim Carrey.

5.  “If you aren't in the moment, you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret.”

-Jim Carrey.

6.  “My soul is not contained within the limits of my body; my body is contained within the limitlessness of my soul.”

-Jim Carrey.

7.  “My focus is to forget the pain of life. Forget the pain, mock the pain, reduce it. And laugh.”

-Jim Carrey.

8.  “So many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality. What we really want seems impossibly out of reach so we never dare to ask the universe for it. I’m the proof that you can ask the universe forit.”

-Jim Carrey.

9.  “Your need for acceptance can make you invisible in this world. Don't let anything stand in the way of the light that shines through this form risk being seen in all of your glory.”

-Jim Carrey.

10.  “I wake up some mornings and sit and have my coffee and look out at my beautiful garden, and I go, Remember how good this is. Because you can lose it.”

-Jim Carrey.

11.  “As far as I can tell, it's just about letting the universe know what you want and then working toward it while letting go of how it comes to pass.”

-Jim Carrey.

12.  “I learned many great lessons from my father, not the least of which, was that you can fail at what you don’t want so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.”

-Jim Carrey.

13.  “ 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.”

-Jim Carrey.

14.  “Before I do anything, I think, well what hasn't been seen. Sometimes, that turns out to be something ghastly and not fit for society. And sometimes that inspiration becomes something that's really worthwhile.”

-Jim Carrey.

15.  “If you’ve got a talent, protect it.”

-Jim Carrey.

16. “I really believe in the philosophy that you create your own universe. I’m just trying to create a good one for myself.”

-Jim Carrey.

17.  “Maybe other people will try to limit me but I don't limit myself.”

-Jim Carrey.

18.  “One thing I hope I'll never be is drunk with my own power. And anybody who says I am will never work in this town again.”

-Jim Carrey.

19.  “Originality is really important.”

-Jim Carrey.

20.  “Life doesn’t happen to you. It happens for you.”

-Jim Carrey.

Jim Carrey Commencement Speech Quotes

In 2014, Jim Carrey addressed the class of Maharishi Institute of Management. Here is the list of Jim Carrey inspirational quotes from the commencement speech.

21.  “Sometimes I think that’s the only thing that’s important really, is just letting each other know we’re here. Reminding each other that we’re part of a larger self”

-Jim Carrey.

22.  “I cannot be contained because I’m the container.”

-Jim Carrey.

23.  “Sometimes it’s okay to eat your feelings.”

-Jim Carrey.

24.  “Now fear is going to be a player in your life, but you get to decide how much.”

-Jim Carrey.

25.  “Hope is a beggar. Hope walks through the fire and faith leaps over it.

-Jim Carrey

26.  “I can tell you from experience the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency.”

-Jim Carrey.

27.  “Everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart.”

-Jim Carrey.

28.  “Even those who are closest to you and most in love with you, the people you love most in the world will find clarity confronting at times.”

-Jim Carrey.

29. “Your job is not to figure out how it’s going to happen for you, but to open the door in your head. And when the door opens in real life, just walk through it.”

-Jim Carrey.

30. “Oh, and why not take a chance on faith as well? Take a chance on faith, not religion, but faith.”

-Jim Carrey.

Funny Jim Carrey Quotes

Jim Carrey quotes are equally funny as well, giving us more reason why we love Jim Carrey so much.

31.  “Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes.”

-Jim Carrey.

32. “Morgan Freeman is so class. He's so cool. He's so scary.”

-Jim Carrey.

33.  “I don't care if people think I am an overactor, as long as they enjoy what I do. People who think that would call Van Gogh an overpainter.”

-Jim Carrey.

34.  “Just because I rock doesn't mean I'm made of stone.”

-Jim Carrey.

35.  “Listen, Pocahontas, unless you put your ear to the ground, you'll never hear the buffalo comin'!”

-Jim Carrey.

36.  “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.”

-Jim Carrey.

37. “If I'm not back in 5 minutes, just wait longer.”

-Jim Carrey.

38.  “Ever since I started to get recognition I've picked out certain fans and reverse-stalked them.”

-Jim Carrey.

39.  “But, you know, you can't be a star at home.”

-Jim Carrey.

40. “Hey, maybe I'll give you a call sometime. Your number still 911?”

-Ace Ventura, 'Ace Venture: Pet Detective'.

Jim Carrey 'Dumb And Dumber' Quotes

We all love Jim Carrey in this movie which was a massive hit so here is a list of Jim Carrey quotes that might well take the monotony out of your life.

41.  “I guess they're right. Senior citizens, although slow and dangerous behind the wheel, can still serve a purpose. I'll be right back! Don't you go dying on me!”

-Lloyd Christmas.

42.  “We got no food, we got no jobs... our pets' heads are falling off!”

-Lloyd Christmas.

43.  “G'day mate! Let's put another shrimp on the barbie!”

-Lloyd Christmas.

44.  “They got the Monkees. They were a major influence on the Beatles.”

-Lloyd Christmas.

45.  "I said, 'Do you love me?' and she said, 'No, but that's a really nice ski mask.’"

-Lloyd Christmas.

46.  “Life is a fragile thing, Har. One minute you're chewin' on a burger, the next minute you're dead meat.”

-Lloyd Christmas.

47.  “How about you go over and introduce yourself, build me up, that way I don't have to brag about myself later.”

-Lloyd Christmas.

48.  “Some people just aren't cut out for life on the road.”

-Lloyd Christmas.

49.  “I got worms! That's what we're going to call it. We're going to specialize in selling worm farms. You know like ant farms. What's the matter, a little tense about the flight?”

-Lloyd Christmas.

50. “You said it, pal. Maybe we're not as good of friends as we thought. I mean, if one beautiful girl can rip us apart, then maybe our friendship isn't worth a damn. Maybe we should call it quits right now.”

-Llyod Christmas.

Jim Carrey 'Liar Liar' Quotes

Jim Carrey quotes from 'Liar Liar' are equally hilarious as well as imbibed with morals so here is a list of popular Jim Carrey quotes.

51.  “Max Reede:My teacher tells me beauty is on the inside.

Fletcher: That's just something ugly people say.”

-'Liar Liar'.

52.  “Cop: You know why I pulled you over?

Fletcher: Depends on how long you were following me!”

-'Liar Liar'.

53.  “Max Reede : Is wrestling real?

Fletcher : In the Olympics, yes. On channel 23, no.”

-'Liar Liar'.

54.  “I'm getting what I deserve. I'm reaping what I sow.”

-Fletcher.

55.  “Greta, please! I'm on my knees in a nine-hundred-dollar suit!”

-Fletcher.

Jim Carrey 'The Mask' Quotes

The iconic and most timeless of all. One has to mention this movie when we talk about Jim Carrey so here is the list of favorite Jim Carrey quotes from 'The Mask'.

56.   “S...ssss....ssssss..sssss...smokin'!”

-'The Mask'.

57.  “Ooh, somebody stop me!”

-'The Mask'.

58.  “It's party time. P, A, R, T. Y? Because I gotta!”

-'The Mask'.

60.  “Our love is like a red, red rose... and I am a little thorny.”

-'The Mask'.

61.  “You were good, kid, real good. But as long as I'm around, you'll always be second best, see?”

-'The Mask'.

62.  “ Can't make the scene if you don't have the green.”

-'The Mask'.

63.  “And now, like Napoleon, I will divide and conquer.”

-'The Mask'.

64.  “When I put on that mask, I can do anything. Be anything.”

-Stanley Ipkiss.

65.  “Look Ma, I'm roadkill!”

-'The Mask'.

Jim Carrey Grinch Quotes

‘Versatile’ should be the middle name of Jim Carrey as he has delivered many characters on-screen so successfully, so here is the list of the Jim Carrey quotes from 'The Grinch'.  

66.  “It came without ribbons, it came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags.”

-'The Grinch'.

67.  “Am I just eating because I’m bored?”

-'The Grinch'.

68. “One man’s toxic sludge is another man’s potpourri.”

-'The Grinch'.

69.  “Now you listen to me, young lady! Even if we’re horribly mangled, there’ll be no sad faces on Christmas.”

-'The Grinch'.

70.  “Bleeding hearts of the world unite.”

-'The Grinch'.

71.  “Saving you, is that what you think I was doing? Wrong-o. I merely noticed that you’re improperly packaged, my dear.”

-'The Grinch'.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Jim Carrey quotes then why not take a look at 'The Mask' quotes, or Chris Farley quotes.

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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