Skip to content

Causes Quote by Mort Sahl

“You know me, I love lost causes.” quote by Mort Sahl — Download Open image

“You know me, I love lost causes.”

About This Quote

Source Stand-up routine, 1960s

Passion for unattainable goals fuels personal identity.

In simple terms: Loving lost causes defines you.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your quirks.

Themes

identity passion idealism

Mood

wry thoughtful

Type

humorous philosophical

When to use this quote

political activism
personal hobbies
creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

What drives your love for lost causes?
Is it healthy to cling to them?

A Different Perspective

Obsessing over impossible aims may cause frustration.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.0 out of 5 (8 ratings)

Causes Know me Knows Lost Lost cause Lost Causes Lost love Love Love lost

More by Mort Sahl

Remember that no matter how selfish, how cruel, how unfeeling you have been today, every time you take a breath, you make a flower…

Image

Comedians have to challenge the power. Comedians should be dangerous and devastating - and funny. That's the hardest part.

Image

Too much comedy today is vulgar, not clever. I say that as a comedian and as a consumer.

Image

“The beat generation is a coffeehouse full of people expectantly looking at their watches waiting for the beat generation to come on. *1958”

Image

“I don't think crucifixion is the answer. I believe in the resurrection. I like that part of the story.”

Image

My life needs editing.

Image

Every time the Russians throw an American in jail, the Committee throws an American in jail to get even.

Image

you don't know what you think unless you say it.

Image

I'm a radical, and I always have been.

Image

Those who the gods would make rich and famous on TV, they first drive mad.

Image

Obama says his recreation consists of reading the Constitution... looking for a loophole.

Image

There's a great feeling of powerlessness in America. When I express ideas to people, they say, 'That's terrific, but do you think it really…

Image

Explore all 87 Mort Sahl quotes

More Causes quotes

It appears to me that one great cause of our difference in opinion on subjects which we often discuss is that you have always…

Image

I pray that wherever we are and whatever duties we have in the priesthood of God, we will be united in the cause to…

Henry B. Eyring

Image

When you go to a club it's not about being black or white or heavy or thick. I'm shaking my ass because I want…

Image

Many patients imagine that they have tried everything. True, they have used many remedies, but they have never had the cause of their infirmity…

Daniel D. Palmer

Image

Get out from that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans. Well, roll my breakfast cause I'm a hungry man.

Image

This duo inside of me causes the perfect opportunity to live and learn twice as fast as those who choose to accept simplicity.

Image

Jobs and money are never the primary cause of stress. Thinking, negative thinking causes stress. The real cause of all problems lie in our…

Image

God hides Himself behind causes.

Image

Guns have little or nothing to do with juvenile violence. The causes of youth violence are working parents who put their kids into daycare,…

Image

I don't wear rubbers cause you can't catch it twice.

Image

I have no hesitation in saying that although the American woman never leaves her domestic sphere and is in some respects very dependent within…

Alexis de Tocqueville

Image

Well the first time I performed, my mom was like how she is now when sees me on stage – all red, smiling from…

Image

Browse all 9,049 Causes quotes