Andy Griffith was an American actor, comedian, and singer, best known for his starring roles in the 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show and the 1986–1995 legal drama Matlock. He was also known for his Grammy-winning Southern-gospel song "I Love to Tell the Story" and his recitation of the Shakespearian monologue "What It Was, Was Football". Griffith won a Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album for his album I Love to Tell the Story – 25 Timeless Hymns in 1997.
What is the most famous quote by Andy Griffith ?
When a man carries a gun all the time, the respect he thinks he's getting might really be fear. So I don't carry a gun because I don't want the people of Mayberry to fear a gun. I'd rather they respect me.
— Andy Griffith
What can you learn from Andy Griffith (Life Lessons)
- Andy Griffith taught us that hard work, dedication, and a positive attitude can lead to success.
- He also showed us the importance of staying humble and treating others with respect.
- His work showed us the power of laughter and how it can bring people together.
The most romantic Andy Griffith quotes that are guaranted to improve your brain
Following is a list of the best Andy Griffith quotes, including various Andy Griffith inspirational quotes, and other famous sayings by Andy Griffith.
You know when you're young you think you will always be.
As you become more fragile, you reflect and you realize how much comfort can come from the past. Hymns can carry you into the future.
Who is going to believe a con artist? Everyone, if she is good.
I am proud of being a Southerner. I wasn't about to let Southerners on my show be stupid or aw-shuckses who just sit on the front porch and spit in the yard. I wasn't about to do that, and I made that very clear from the start. I was kind of the gate-keeper on that stuff.
I'm not really wise. But I can be cranky.
Hymns are companions for life travelers.
I sang 'A Closer Walk with Thee' along with blues singer Brownie McGhee, .
.. Then there was a show where Carol Houston, an actress on 'Matlock' sang 'It Is Well With My Soul' accompanied by a choir. Boy, that was powerful.
I am proud of my connections to Carolina and pleased to know that some results from a lifetime of work on television, film, stage and recordings will have a permanent home in Chapel Hill.
Whether a man is guilty or innocent, we have to find that out by due process of law.
Comedic quotes by Andy Griffith
I wanted to prove that I could play something else, but there were 249 episodes out there of 'Mayberry,' and it was aired every day. It was hard to escape.
I still play that guitar. It's a Martin D-18 with a clear pick guard. I've played that guitar on and off my TV shows for nearly 50 years.
Religion has been an essential part of my life ever since I was baptised.
My personal journey with God has been very important throughout my life.
Well, do a good day's work and act like somebody.
There was just something about me she did not like.
Mornin' ladies, my goodness don't you look happy. Must be cuttin' somebody up pretty good.
I firmly believe that in every situation, no matter how difficult, God extends grace greater than the hardship, and strength and peace of mind that can lead us to a place higher than where we were before.
If you think and feel what you're supposed to think and feel, hard enough, it'll come out through your eyes - and the camera will see it.