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Lucy Ricardo's quote: "Not everybody likes me, but not everybody matters." | Source: Getty Images
Lucy Ricardo's quote: "Not everybody likes me, but not everybody matters." | Source: Getty Images

29 Unforgettable ‘I Love Lucy’ Quotes That Will Brighten Your Day

Naomi Wanjala
Nov 11, 2023
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"I Love Lucy" first premiered in 1951, and its great reception led the show to run for several seasons. The show's engaging storyline and notable performance from the cast resonated with fans, bringing laughter, and joy. Here are some memorable "I Love Lucy Quotes," that will put a smile on your face.

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"I Love Lucy" was a popular sitcom in the 1950s. The show followed the humorous escapades of Lucy Ricardo, a housewife with a knack for getting into comical situations.

This multiple Emmy award-winning series is all about timeless humor, and memorable characters have made it a classic in television history. Let's explore some "I Love Lucy," quotes that still resonate with fans.

Lucy Ricardo's quote: "My mother told me never to talk to strange men... whoever she is." | Source: Getty Images

Lucy Ricardo's quote: "My mother told me never to talk to strange men... whoever she is." | Source: Getty Images

'I Love Lucy' Quotes That Will Teach You about Friendship

"Well, whatever happened to that game we used to play before television was invented? It was called 'conversation'." — Lucy Ricardo

"My mother told me never to talk to strange men... whoever she is." — Lucy Ricardo

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"With all that champagne, even Ethel might look good." — Fred Mertz

"Yeah, he's pushing 23 all right. In fact, he's pushed it all the way to 35." — Lucy Ricardo

"It's a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy." — Lucy Ricardo

Fred Mertz's quote: "With all that champagne, even Ethel might look good." | Source: Getty Images

Fred Mertz's quote: "With all that champagne, even Ethel might look good." | Source: Getty Images

"You look like an ad for a trip around the world." — Lucy Ricardo

"He's put his foot down so many times, I feel like I'm married to a Cuban centipede." — Lucy Ricardo

"I'd like you to meet my second first husband." — Lucy Ricardo

"Not everybody likes me, but not everybody matters." — Lucy Ricardo

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"Lucy, you've got some 'splaining to do." — Ricky Ricardo

Lucy Ricardo's quote: "I'd like you to meet my second first husband." | Source: Getty Images

Lucy Ricardo's quote: "I'd like you to meet my second first husband." | Source: Getty Images

"No one will ever be as entertained by us as us." — Lucy Ricardo

"All I know is Columbus discovered Ohio in 1776." — Ricky Ricardo

Hilarious 'I Love Lucy' Quotes That Will Make You Smile

"Don't ask questions, just get a knife and a fork and a bottle of ketchup and follow me to the biggest barbecue in the whole world." — Lucy Ricardo

"Ethel and I have decided that you have married us and not a television set." — Lucy Ricardo

"You mean to tell us that we have equal rights, but you certainly don't give us a chance to act like it." — Lucy Ricardo

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Ricky Ricardo's quote: "All I know is Columbus discovered Ohio in 1776." | Source: Getty Images

Ricky Ricardo's quote: "All I know is Columbus discovered Ohio in 1776." | Source: Getty Images

"I can't help it, eating is my hobby." — Lucy Ricardo

“Think harder; we can be nastier than that." — Lucy Ricardo

"Gee, why is it that everything that's wonderful costs money?" — Lucy Ricardo

"Ever since I said 'I do', there are so many things we don't." — Lucy Ricardo

"I was going to. But, then I asked myself, ‘Why?'" — Lucy Ricardo

Lucy Ricardo's quote: "Ever since I said 'I do', there are so many things we don't." | Source: Getty Images

Lucy Ricardo's quote: "Ever since I said 'I do', there are so many things we don't." | Source: Getty Images

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Lucy Ricardo: "I want the names to be unique and euphonious."

Ricky Ricardo: "Okay. Unique if it's a boy, and Euphonious if it's a girl." "I Love Lucy"

Ethel Mertz: "Gee, this high altitude sure gives me an appetite."

Fred Mertz: "What's your excuse at sea level?" — "I Love Lucy"

Ricky Ricardo's quote: "Okay. Unique if it's a boy, and Euphonious if it's a girl." | Source: Getty Images

Ricky Ricardo's quote: "Okay. Unique if it's a boy, and Euphonious if it's a girl." | Source: Getty Images

Ricky: "I was clearing out the desk and I found this."

Lucy: "Why it's our marriage license... Well, what's the matter? Don't tell me it's expired!" — "I Love Lucy"

Iconic 'I Love Lucy' Quotes

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Lucy: "I'm living on borrowed time. It was only by a very clever ruse that I managed to escape from their apartment."

Police Sergeant: "What was that?"

Lucy: "I pretended to be a chair." — "I Love Lucy"

Lucy Ricardo's quote: "Why, it's our marriage license... Well, what's the matter? Don't tell me it's expired!" | Source: Getty Images

Lucy Ricardo's quote: "Why, it's our marriage license... Well, what's the matter? Don't tell me it's expired!" | Source: Getty Images

Lucy Ricardo: "Ricky, we're revolting."

Ricky Ricardo: "No more than usual." — "I Love Lucy"

Ethel Mertz: "Ricky and Fred are cut out of the same mold."

Lucy Ricardo: "Yeah and they're getting moldier." — "I Love Lucy"

Doctor: "I'm the doctor that brought your wife into the world."

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Ricky Ricardo's quote: "Well, I don't know whether to thank you or punch you in the nose." | Source: Getty Images

Ricky Ricardo's quote: "Well, I don't know whether to thank you or punch you in the nose." | Source: Getty Images

Lucy Ricardo: "You've got to agree, I'm better than nothing."

Ethel Mertz: "There you've got me." — "I Love Lucy"

Fred Mertz: "The test of true friendship does not depend upon buying gifts."

Ethel Mertz: "He oughta know. He's been testing his friends for 20 years." — "I Love Lucy"

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Fred Mertz's quote: "The test of true friendship does not depend upon buying gifts." | Source: Getty Images

Fred Mertz's quote: "The test of true friendship does not depend upon buying gifts." | Source: Getty Images

The sitcom "I Love Lucy" achieved remarkable success, including scooping four Primetime Emmys thanks to the notable performance from the cast. The show, which aired from 1951 to 1957, starred Lucy Ball, who played Lucy Ricardo, and Desi Arnaz, who played Ricky Ricardo.

While it's been several decades since the show ended, fans still relate to some of the iconic quotes from this hit sitcom. If you enjoyed these quotes, check out these 47 heartwarming quotes that will teach you about love from the hit show, "The Office."

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