Jim Henson

Puppet Comedy Creator American 1936 – 1990

Created Muppets and Sesame Street bringing comedy to children.

371 quotes

"Even modern media with all of its advanced technology still comes down to storytelling."
Technology
"I think the most important thing is to recognize what you love doing."
Success
"If something is bad, you have to either fix it or you have to leave it."
Change
"The world has enough for everyone's need but not for everyone's greed."
Justice
"I think we're all looking for ways to connect with one another."
"Life is about finding your own truth and living it."
Truth
"My hope is to preserve authentic experiences in entertainment."
Hope
"There are about 450 different species of sharks, and not one of them is extinct."
Nature
"A person is smart. People are dumb."
Wisdom
"If you love what you do, you never work another day in your life."
Love
"Change is the only constant."
Change
"I think most people want to be recognized and to be appreciated."
Gratitude
"The design process should involve joy and play."
Creativity
"We're all just trying to leave the world a little better than we found it."
"Beauty is everywhere in the world around us."
Beauty
"I think it's important to love what you do with your whole heart."
Love
"You know, the beauty of music is that it unites people."
Music
"Life is like a garden where everything needs attention and care."
Nature
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams."
Dreams
"Friendship is one of the most important things in life."
Friendship
"Sometimes you think you're right, but you might be wrong."
"The most important audience is yourself."
"Chaos is a part of life; control is an illusion."
Peace
"I believe in the power of words."
Power
"Every person has an inner light."
Strength
"The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper."
"Adventure is out there waiting for you."
Adventure
"You have to be careful with what you're saying because it does matter."
"I think we all have the potential to be better than we are."
Motivation
"Laughter is the best medicine."
Humor