54 Joker Quotes That Capture His Wit, Humor, and Philosophy


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The Joker, a character known for his chilling wit and chaotic brilliance, has delivered some of the most iconic quotes in cinematic history. From The Dark Knight to Joker (2019), his words are a mix of madness, philosophy, and dark humor that resonate deeply. Dive into these unforgettable Joker quotes that reveal his twisted genius and unrelenting impact on audiences worldwide.

Iconic Joker Quotes from The Dark Night

If You’re Good At Something, Never Do It For Free. Joker- The Dark Knight

If You’re Good At Something, Never Do It For Free.

Joker- The Dark Knight

Never Start With The Head! The Victim Gets All... Fuzzy!

Joker- The Dark Knight

In Their Last Moments, People Show You Who They Really Are.

Joker- The Dark Knight

This Town Deserves A Better Class Of Criminal, And I’m Gonna Give It to ‘Em.

Joker- The Dark Knight

Madness, As You Know, Is Like Gravity. All It Takes Is A Little Push!

Joker- The Dark Knight

The only sensible way to live in this world is without rules.

Joker- The Dark Knight

I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you stranger.

Joker- The Dark Knight

Why so serious?

Joker- The Dark Knight

I’m a dog chasing cars. I wouldn’t know what to do with one if I caught it.

Joker- The Dark Knight

Do you want to know why I use a knife? Guns are too quick. Joker-The Dark Knight

Do you want to know why I use a knife? Guns are too quick.

Joker-The Dark Knight

It's not about the money, it's about sending a message. Everything burns!

Joker- The Dark Knight

A man with nothing to fear is a man with nothing to love.

Joker- The Dark Knight

What doesn't kill you simply makes you stranger!

Joker- The Dark Knight

When the chips are down, these civilized people, they'll eat each other.

Joker- The Dark Knight

I won’t kill you because you’re just too much fun. I think you and I are destined to do this forever.

Joker- The Dark Knight

Tell your men they work for me now! This is my city. Joker- The Dark Knight

Tell your men they work for me now! This is my city.

Joker- The Dark Knight

Don't test the monster in me!

Joker- The Dark Knight

You know, you remind me of my father. I hated my father.

Joker- The Dark Knight

Funny Joker Quotes

I'm crazy enough to take on Batman, but the IRS? No thank you.

Joker- Batman: The Animated Series

Compare me to Batman? I've got more style, more brain. I'm certainly a better dresser.

Joker- Batman: The Animated Series

April sweet is coming in, let the feast of fools begin! Joker- Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth

April sweet is coming in, let the feast of fools begin!

Joker- Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth

I like you, but I want to kill you.

Joker- The Dark Knight

Not clown- Joker!

Joker- Batman: The Animated Series

You can’t rely on anyone these days, you gotta do everything yourself, don’t we?

Joker- The Dark Knight

Do I look like the kind of clown that can start a movement?

Joker- Joker (2019)

All I have are negative thoughts.

Joker- Joker (2019)

I’m not political. I’m just trying to make people laugh.

Joker- Joker (2019)

Everybody’s telling me my standup is ready for the big clubs.

Joker- Joker (2019)

Lady, you're harder to kill than a cockroach on steroids!

Joker- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

Costume's a bit theatrical, but hey, who am I to talk?

Joker- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

When they treat you like a joke, leave them like it‘s funny. Joker- The Dark Knight

When they treat you like a joke, leave them like it's funny.

Joker- The Dark Knight

A joke a day keeps the gloom away!

Joker- Batman (1966)

You look good. Been working out? You could probably use a little sun. Then again, who am I to talk?

Joker- Batman: Under the Red Hood

Very neat! That ugly head of yours does have a brain!

Joker- The Dark Knight

Can somebody tell me what kind of a world we live in, where a man dressed up as a bat gets all of my press?

Joker- Batman (1989)

As though we were made for each other…Beauty and the Beast. Of course, if anyone else calls you ‘beast,' I‘ll rip their lungs out. Joker- Batman (1989)

As though we were made for each other…Beauty and the Beast. Of course, if anyone else calls you 'beast,' I'll rip their lungs out.

Joker- Batman (1989)

It'd be funny if it weren't so pathetic. Oh, what the heck I'll laugh anyway, AHAHAHAHAHA!

Joker-Batman Beyond

Joker Quotes that Hit Hard

The Worst Part Of Having A Mental Illness Is People Expect You To Behave As If You Don‘t. Joker- Joker (2019)

The Worst Part Of Having A Mental Illness Is People Expect You To Behave As If You Don't.

Joker- Joker (2019)

Until a little while ago, it was like nobody ever saw me. Even I didn’t know if I really existed.

Joker- Joker (2019)

It’s so hard to just try and be happy all the time, y'know, when everything's going to shit all around you.

Joker- Joker (2019)

Everybody just yells and screams at each other. Nobody’s civil anymore. Nobody thinks what it’s like to be the other guy.

Joker- Joker (2019)

I just don’t want to feel so bad anymore.

Joker- Joker (2019)

My mother says that people nowadays lack empathy.

Joker- Joker (2019)

I don't want anything from you. Well, maybe a hug.

Joker- Joker (2019)

Does it depress you? To know just how alone you really are? Joker- The Dark Knight

Does it depress you? To know just how alone you really are?

Joker- The Dark Knight

All it takes is one bad day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy.

Joker- Batman: The Killing Joke

I used to think that my life was a tragedy. But now I realize, it’s a comedy.

Joker- Joker (2019)

The only sensible way to live in this world is without rules.

Joker- Batman: The Killing Joke

They need you right now, but when they don't, they'll cast you out like a leper.

Joker- The Dark Knight

Some people want to see you fail. Disappoint them!

Joker- The Dark Knight

Memories are what our reason is based upon. If we can't face them, we deny reason itself!

Joker-Batman: The Killing Joke

Madness is the emergency exit. You can just step outside, and close the door on all those dreadful things that happened. You can lock them away forever. Joker- Batman: The Killing Joke

Madness is the emergency exit. You can just step outside, and close the door on all those dreadful things that happened. You can lock them away forever.

Joker- Batman: The Killing Joke

For my whole life, I didn't know if I even really existed. But I do, and people are starting to notice.

Joker- Joker (2019)

My mother always tells me to smile and put on a happy face. She told me I had a purpose to bring laughter and joy to the world.

Joker- Joker (2019)

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