Hugh Hefner

I’ve always had a tremendously optimistic attitude about life, and the setbacks are never really setbacks for me, because I see it as a part of the adventure. And if you don’t hold onto your dreams, you’re a very foolish fellow, because dreams are what life is about.

Hugh Hefner

Ageism is a variation of racism or sexism, all the other isms.

Hugh Hefner

Because of the nature of my life, it’s difficult for people to recognize that a person can live a full life, and maybe an unorthodox life, and still be on the side of the angels.

Hugh Hefner

For some people, there is no succession plan. They just leave, and there’s no getting over it.

Hugh Hefner

I got married before I found myself. People should find themselves before they get married.

Hugh Hefner

I guess I’m the most successful man I know. I wouldn’t trade places with anybody in the world.

Hugh Hefner

I had a stroke in 1985… I called it a “stroke of luck.” I said, ‘Life is like a train trip. You’re looking out the window and everything is whipping past and you’re not really seeing anything, and you need to get off the train and walk around a bit.’

Hugh Hefner

I think being connected to younger people helps to keep you young and gives you a young attitude.

Hugh Hefner

I think everyone should get married. I just took a little longer than usual.

Hugh Hefner

I tried to make some difference, and I think I managed to do that.

Hugh Hefner