Quotes by Lenny Bruce

“ If Jesus had been killed twenty years ago, Catholic school children would be wearing little electric chairs around their necks instead of crosses. “

-Lenny Bruce-

If Jesus had been killed twenty years ago, Catholic school children would be wearing little electric chairs around their necks instead of crosses.

Never trust a preacher with more than two suits.

Communism is like one big phone company.

In the Halls of Justice, the only justice is in the halls.

If you can't say 'Fuck' you can't say, 'Fuck the government.

The 'what should be' never did exist, but people keep trying to live up to it. There is no 'what should be,' there is only what is.

Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.

There are never enough 'I love you's.

There are never enough I love you.

Introducing Lenny Bruce

Lenny Bruce (1925–1966) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, and satirist known for his sharp, provocative, and often controversial humor. He pushed the boundaries of free speech in comedy, addressing taboo topics such as race, politics, religion, and sexuality. His fearless approach led to multiple arrests on obscenity charges, making him a symbol of the fight for First Amendment rights. Bruce's work influenced generations of comedians, including George Carlin and Richard Pryor. Despite his struggles with legal battles and drug addiction, his legacy remains as a pioneer of modern stand-up comedy, challenging societal norms through raw and unfiltered expression.