Victor Borge quotes

Victor Borge was a Danish-American comedian, conductor, and pianist, famous for his unique blend of music and humor. His performances captivated audiences worldwide with witty storytelling and masterful piano playing. He remains beloved for his ability to make classical music accessible and entertaining. Here are 21 of his quotes:

The smile is the shortest distance between two persons. (Victor Borge)
I only know two pieces; one is 'Clair de Lune' and the other one isn't. View quote
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Santa Claus has the right idea - visit people only once a year. View quote
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When I was a little boy and played Liebestraum, my father used to hit me on the head with a newspaper every time I slopped the cadenza... I hate Liebestraum. View quote
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The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola burns longer. View quote
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There is a bit of Hans Christian Andersen in every Dane. View quote
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The first piano was built long after they didn't have any at all. View quote
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I don't mind going back to daylight saving time. With inflation, the hour will be the only thing I've saved all year. View quote
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Humor is something that thrives between man's aspirations and his limitations. There is more logic in humor than in anything else. Because, you see, humor is truth. View quote
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I learned to play the piano on my mother's knee - that was before we got a piano. View quote
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What is the difference between a Nazi and a dog? The Nazi lifts his arm. (Victor Borge)
I wish to thank my parents for making it all possible... and I wish to thank my children for making it necessary. View quote
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Ah Mozart He was happily married - but his wife wasn't. View quote
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One afternoon, when I was four years old, my father came home, and he found me in the living room in front of a roaring fire, which made him very angry. Because we didn't have a fireplace. View quote
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(Shortly after Germany forced Denmark to sign a non-aggression pact in 1939) How nice. Now the Germans can sleep in peace, knowing that they will not be invaded by us. View quote
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[of English] It's your language. I'm just trying to use it. View quote
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My father invented a cure for which there was no disease and unfortunately my mother caught it and died of it. View quote
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If I have caused just one person to wipe away a tear of laughter, that's my reward. View quote
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When an opera star sings her head off, she usually improves her appearance. View quote
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In my youth, I wanted to be a great pantomimist -- but I found I had nothing to say. View quote
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I know canned music makes chickens lay more eggs and factory workers produce more. But how much more can they get out of you on an elevator. (Victor Borge)

Victor Borge

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Photo: Jesper Jurcenoks, GFDL
Occupation: Danish Comedian
Born: January 3, 1909
Died: December 23, 2000
Quotes count: 21
Wikipedia: Victor Borge

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