Fred Rogers

"I believe that forgiveness is crucial to inner peace and happiness."

"Children need to know they belong to someone who thinks they're important."

"Growth happens in small, seemingly insignificant moments of care."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said and what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel."

"We need to help others realize their potential through encouragement and acceptance."

"Television is just a tool. What matters is how we choose to use it."

"All people need to feel that they contribute something of value."

"Dreams are the touchstones of our characters."

"The more we know about each other, the more we can like each other."

"I think the most important thing is how we treat one another."

"Differences are not something to fear. They're something to celebrate."

"Learning is about awakening to the world around us."

"You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces—just good food from fresh ingredients."

"The way to do things is to accept people exactly as they are right now."

"I'm convinced that including the neighborhood in a meaningful way makes a real difference."

"Gratitude is the foundation of a peaceful heart."

"The only crazy thing would be not to love yourself."

"I believe the most important thing is that we help each other become our best selves."

"Making a difference in someone's life doesn't require grand gestures—it requires presence."

"When we truly understand another person, criticism becomes less likely and compassion becomes more likely."

"I'm always wrestling with the responsibility I have to be genuine."

"The greatest power we have is the power to choose how we respond to what happens."

"Our lives change by the way people treat us, especially by those who believe in us."

"I believe every person is looking for ways to say 'I love you' to the world."

"Anything that happens to us is an opportunity to grow."

"The most important thing is that we listen to understand, not to respond."

"I think what's most important is that we create spaces where people feel safe to be themselves."

"Creativity is making something out of nothing, and then giving it away."

"I believe that we are all on a journey to discover who we really are."

"The kind of strength we need is the strength to be gentle and compassionate."