Jim Henson

"It's not about having time; it's about making time for what matters."

"Anything that's worth doing is worth doing with all your heart."

"The most valuable things aren't physical; they're the connections between people."

"I think all kinds of people have the capacity for creativity."

"Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world."

"We all have the same potential inside us; we just have to access it."

"Being kind is more important than being right."

"I try to make programs that don't talk down to kids or overestimate them."

"Laughter is the most important thing in life; take it seriously."

"The world doesn't need any more actors; it needs people who can make things."

"I believe in the goodness of human nature and in people's ability to change."

"You have to be willing to open up and be vulnerable to really connect."

"The technology is just a means to an end; the story is what matters."

"Grief is just love with no place to go."

"I've always believed that the person sitting next to you is more important than anything you're working on."

"You can do so much with puppets; the imagination does all the work."

"Life is a lot like jazz; not all of it has to be planned out."

"We're all responsible for the kind of world we create."

"The more you create, the more capable you become of creating."

"Control is something that rarely works; flow is much better."

"I think it's very important to get more women and people of color into leadership positions."

"The world needs to hear from all kinds of people, not just some."

"Being a pioneer means you're willing to be uncomfortable."

"I think the most important thing parents can do is listen to their children."

"There's a lot of magic in simplicity if you really look for it."

"I want to help people understand that they're not alone in their feelings."

"The work is the most important thing; let go of your ego about it."

"You have to be brave enough to do what you believe in."

"I think every person has the capacity to be an artist."

"Life requires patience with yourself and with others."