Jim Henson

Puppet Comedy Creator American 1936 – 1990

Created Muppets and Sesame Street bringing comedy to children.

371 quotes

"Every day is an opportunity to create something new."
Creativity
"Justice is standing up for what is right."
Justice
"We all have the power to make a difference."
Power
"Family is where the heart is."
Family
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul."
Hope
"Life is a journey, not a destination."
Life
"The world is full of possibilities."
Inspiration
"The most important thing is the mission of the puppets."
Creativity
"I believe that we're all put on this earth for a purpose, and my purpose has been to help kids grow."
Life
"You know, the most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy. It's all that matters."
Happiness
"When you're working on something, the doing of it becomes a meditation."
Work
"I think one of the things about good television is that it engages you."
Art
"The most important thing is to tell stories that touch people's hearts."
Creativity
"I think it's important to get your hands dirty."
Work
"Beauty and design are not just external - they come from within."
Beauty
"The performers are the real magic of what we do."
Creativity
"We work with people we love, and that makes all the difference."
Friendship
"Innovation happens when you're willing to take risks."
Courage
"I've always believed in the power of play to educate and inspire."
Education
"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life."
Work
"The best way to resolve conflict is with compassion and understanding."
Peace
"Dreams are the touchstones of our character."
Dreams
"I think what matters most is how we treat one another."
Kindness
"Art isn't just something you look at - it's something you experience."
Art
"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does."
Courage
"The world is full of possibilities if you're willing to look for them."
Imagination
"Every person has inherent value and worth."
Truth
"I think laughter is one of the best medicines."
Humor
"The relationships we build are what truly matter in life."
Relationships
"You learn more from your failures than your successes."
Wisdom