Whether a man is guilty or innocent, we have to find that out by due process of law. — Andy Griffith

Laughter is the best medicine. — Andy Griffiths

I’m not really wise. But I can be cranky. — Andy Griffith

Lonesome Rhodes had wild mood swings. He’d be very happy, he’d be very said, he’d be very angry, very depressed, and I had to pull all of these emotions out of myself. And it wasn’t easy. — Andy Griffith

Any time I try to play anything that doesn’t come natural, I’m just plain bad. — Andy Griffith

When you’re a lawman and you’re dealing with people, you do a whole lot better if you go not so much by the book but by the heart. — Andy Griffith

You know when you’re young you think you will always be. As you become more fragile, you reflect and you realize how much comfort can come from the past. Hymns can carry you into the future. — Andy Griffith

If you think and feel what you’re supposed to think and feel, hard enough, it’ll come out through your eyes–and the camera will see it. — Andy Griffith

Hey, I know,’ says Terry. ‘Why don’t — Andy Griffiths

Zack. The bumcatcher winced as he spoke. ‘Listen to me, Zack,’ he said. ‘Your bum — Andy Griffiths

Our books are friends for life. — Andy Griffiths

An artist’s impression of what it would look like if Mr Big Nose’s nose exploded. — Andy Griffiths

What demands an answer but asks no question? A A telephone. — Andy Griffiths

Who is going to believe a con artist? Everyone, if she is good. — Andy Griffith

Shared a pot of fresh bee tea. — Andy Griffiths

Going to — Andy Griffiths

I firmly believe that in every situation, no matter how difficult, God extends grace greater than the hardship, and strength and peace of mind that can lead us to a place higher than where we were before. — Andy Griffith

Number 2s. — Andy Griffiths

The 100 PERCENT TOTALLY DANGER–PROOF FUTURE IS AMAZING!’ we shout. Terry runs into the wall again. I jump back into the shark’s mouth. — Andy Griffiths

I wanted to prove that I could play something else, but there were 249 episodes out there of ‘Mayberry,’ and it was aired every day. It was hard to escape. — Andy Griffith

I still play that guitar. It’s a Martin D–18 with a clear pick guard. I’ve played that guitar on and off my TV shows for nearly 50 years. — Andy Griffith

Beats me. — Andy Griffiths

Well, do a good day’s work and act like somebody. — Andy Griffith

The straight man has the best part. He gets to be in the show and see it, too. — Andy Griffith

I was being laughed at. I hated it, so I made an adjustment to control the situation. All comics learn that. — Andy Griffith

There was just something about me she did not like. — Andy Griffith

Dirty nappies. — Andy Griffiths

After assembly — Andy Griffiths

Don’t mention it,’ I say. ‘That’s what friends are for. Come on! To the flying fried–egg car! — Andy Griffiths

Hymns are companions for life travelers. — Andy Griffith

I am proud of my connections to Carolina and pleased to know that some results from a lifetime of work on television, film, stage and recordings will have a permanent home in Chapel Hill. — Andy Griffith

Religion has been an essential part of my life ever since I was baptised. My personal journey with God has been very important throughout my life. — Andy Griffith

Above: An artist’s impression of what it would look like if Mr Big Nose’s nose exploded. — Andy Griffiths

Mornin’ ladies, my goodness don’t you look happy. Must be cuttin’ somebody up pretty good. — Andy Griffith

I was baptized alongside my mother when I was 8 years old. Since then, I have tried to walk a Christian life. And now that I’m getting older, I realized that I’m walking even closer with my God. — Andy Griffith