He Grew a Beard Because He Was Sad

Wisdom is in the head and not in the beard. 

--Swedish Proverb 

 Joaquin Phoenix

 Brad Pitt

 Tiger Woods

 Mr. Entourage

 Ewan McGregor

 Paul Rudd, dude

 Keanu Reeves

 A fictional character, Ritchie, for Luke Wilson in my favorite movie ever.
Fun fact: this is also my favorite scene from a movie EVER.

Mr. E from the Eels

If the beard were all, goats could preach. 

--Danish Proverb