70+ Herman Munster Quotes [Must Read]

This list of Herman Munster quotes is made up of some of the most popular quotes ever seen, including "I'm not a monster," "Vampires don't exist," and more.

What is Herman Munster?

Herman Munster is a television character created by producer Matt Groening for the 1960s satirical animated series "The Simpsons". Herman is an exaggerated, naive, and grotesque caricature of a 1950s American child. He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta. You can read one of the famous character of Munster is lily Munster quotes.

The show's title sequence features the song "Herman's Hermits", written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono with input from Groening, in which Herman recites a never-ending list of obscure facts about himself. The opening sequence also parodies the popular children's program "Sesame Street", featuring characters such as Marge Simpson and Bart Simpson who are oblivious to Herman's attempts at conversation.

Munster has been featured in two spin-off shows: "The Simpsons Movie" (2007) and "The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase" (2009).

Herman Munster Quotes Sayings

"I love to laugh. It's the best way to forget about your troubles." - Herman Munster

"Life is too short to be serious all the time." - Herman Munster

"You can't judge a book by its cover." - Herman Munster 

"I don't care what people say about me, I'm still a good man." - Herman Munster

"You can't make someone love you by being nice all the time." - Herman Munster

"Everyone has a limit to their patience. Mine's reached." - Herman Munster

"Wherever two or more are gathered in my name, there am I also." - Herman Munster

"We have to find a way to get along. We've got to keep our differences in check and join together at times of need." - Herman Munster

"When you're lonely, it's better to be happy alone than unhappy with another." - Herman Munster

"The most impressive thing about me is that I'm not even here right now." - Herman Munster

"I'm not a vampire, I'm an undertaker." - Herman Munster

"You can get rid of the body by burying it, but you can't burn it. It might rise from the dead." - Herman Munster"

You were lucky to have me pretend to be your friend. I would never have been able to live with that." - Herman Munster 

"I love you, but I'm not going to marry you." - Herman Munster

"I hate happy endings." - Herman Munster

"Who's the friend? Who's the enemy?" - Herman Munster

"Never sleep with a man who doesn't give you his phone number. You never know when he won't be available." - Herman Munster

"Herman, are you a vampire? Are you dead?" - Jim Belushi,  "Herman, tell me what's wrong. Tell me what's going on." - Jim Belushi "I'm sorry, Jim. It's all my fault." - Herman Munster

"It was a lonely life for a man; loneliness was his lot in life, and he accepted it as part of the deal." - Herman Munster

"I'm afraid I can't quite grasp your concept of humor. It involves no laughing, no smiling and some people seem to be trying to talk while they're laughing." - Herman Munster

"Oh yes, I can let them in...I just wish they were doing something besides knocking at the door. I'd like to ask them if they're friends of my friend." - Herman Munster

"I don't know where you are, but I want you to know that we remember you." - Herman Munster

"You can make your plans. But they'll never work out. The moment they start with surprise and enjoyment, they're doomed." - Herman Munster

"Beware of the woman with a gift for self-expression." - Herman Munster

"A man needs time to think; he needs time to reflect and draw his conclusions from life's experiences. A man does not just open the door, say something like: "Hi my son! What's up?" And then sit down and have a beer at the same time." - Herman Munster 

"One is never too old to learn." - Herman Munster

"You can see that my head hurts a little bit, but I'm not going to ask you to make up one of your fabulous cakes." - Herman Munster 

"Ciao. It doesn't mean goodbye." - Herman Munster

"I hope that they will be able to play with you, because I love children and I enjoy it very much." - Herman Munster

"No one can live without food. That's true! But a man can live without love." - Herman Munster.

Herman Munster's quotes sayings demonstrate the quirky, irreverent, and often hilarious side of the Herman Munster character. Whether he's joking about his absentmindedness or simply enjoying a good laugh, these quotes are sure to make you chuckle.

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"I'm not really sure what I'm doing here."

"I don't know why I keep forgetting things."

"It's just like my brain won't stop working!"

"I guess I'm just kind of forgetful."

"It's not like I need these things to live a normal life."

"I'm very absent-minded."

"I don't know how to eat food in the presence of these people."

"My brain works overtime."

"I can't even remember where I put it last time!" 

"I'm just a little bit absent-minded."

"I don't know how I got here. Oh well, at least I didn't remember."

"It's no big deal... It happens to everyone sometimes." 

"I've got some memory problems, I guess."

"My brain just has a mind of its own sometimes."

"It's not like my brain refuses to work or anything. It just does strange things..."

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"Well, you know, my uh... My brain works overtime sometimes!"

"You know what it is? My brain works overtime!" (Herman and Edith)

"I'm going to go ring the dinner bell."

"Well, you know, my uh... My brain works overtime sometimes!"

"It happened again today." (Herman and Edith)

"Edith, I had a dream again tonight."

"You know what it is? I had a dream last night." (Herman and Edith)

"I'm gonna go ring the dinner bell." -- Herman Munster

"That's all right. You don't have to get married if you don't want to. Nobody's going to make you do anything."

"I know how it is. Your loins are clamoring for an heir of your own flesh and blood..."

"But your heart just refuses to let go of that brand -new old flame. And you wake up sweating, calling out her name in the dark."

"Your wife's a very lovely woman. She's got lots of money . . . you know what I'm saying?"

"Of course I know what you're saying. I wouldn't marry my best friend. That would be ridiculous!" 

Quotes from Herman Munster 

"I guess we can count on one of the children dying first."

"Well, that was an interesting experience, but I don't think I'll have any more dreams like that one."

"I don't want to be a burden on anyone anymore."

"I think I may be pregnant."

"Oh Lord, this is horrible!"

"I have such a pain in my stomach. It's as if my heart was broken and it can't ever be fixed again." - "I've got to have a baby before the doctor comes back."

"Oh no! One of us will have to get the babies."

"The girls are gonna get me into trouble one of these days! Ha! You see what I mean?"

Dorothy Gale quotes

"When you're standing in front of your mirror and you pull off your makeup and look at yourself, and you're not absolutely beautiful, but there's something about you that's so special... it makes you feel different. And when you look down at your body, you're different. And it's the same way when a man looks at you."

"I don't know how I got into this family, but I'm gonna make sure that I get out of it!"

"What are girls made for?...I guess there's only one answer to that. You see what we have to do?"

"Forget everything. Have yourself a good time. Come on, let's break some rules." - Dorothy Gale

"But he's strong and handsome and brave, and now he has me in his arms."

"I love him so much!"

"Yes, I know..."

"I want to be here forever."

When did Herman Munster die?

Herman Munster died on October 5, 1979.

More quotes from Herman Munster series

Herman Munster quotes sayings can teach you about life, love and happiness. In this blog section, you will find some of the most popular Herman Munster quotes that offer wisdom for living a happy and fulfilling life.

"Life is just a bowl of cherries - eat as many as you want and be happy." - Herman Munster

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Herman Munster

"If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it." - Herman Munster 

"You reap what you sow." - Herman Munster

"If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it's yours. If not, it never was." - Herman Munster

"Don't be afraid to dream a little bigger, because life is about having big dreams and making them happen." - Herman Munster

"When I look at the skies above me, I feel more alone than ever before. Where do I belong in this infinite universe? It's like a cold hand has reached out of the stars and touched my heart." - Herman Munster

"There are people who love each other even when they don't say so. There are gestures that speak louder than words."

"I appreciate every day with all my heart; just because I have the ability to be a little bit happier than yesterday doesn't mean that I should be." - Herman Munster 

"I have had lots of adventures but I still feel like a kid at heart." - Herman Munster

More characters quotes

"If we think of nothing we do not think of ourselves, and therefore we do not love ourselves." - Louis Veuillot

"The only thing to be afraid of is fear itself." - Joseph Joubert

"It is natural for man to desire immortality. He fears death. It is the most hideous moment in life when he comes face-to-face with his own mortality and realizes that soon he will cease to exist."

"To lose everything one cares about in one's life would mean that one has learned how to lose, how to suffer, and how to accept it. And that could be a good thing." - Elie Wiesel