Love and trust, in the space between what’s said and what’s heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world.
FRED ROGERSLove and trust, in the space between what’s said and what’s heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world.
FRED ROGERSThe older I get, the more convinced I am that the space between people who are trying their best to understand each other is hallowed ground.
FRED ROGERSLittle by little we human beings are confronted with situations that give us more and more clues that we are not perfect.
FRED ROGERSI hope you’re proud of yourself for the times you’ve said “yes,” when all it meant was extra work for you and was seemingly helpful only to someone else.
FRED ROGERSRelationships are like dances in which people try to find whatever happens to be the mutual rhythm in their lives.
FRED ROGERSPeace means far more than the opposite of war.
FRED ROGERSWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.
FRED ROGERSHonesty is often very hard. The truth is often painful. But the freedom it can bring is worth the trying.
FRED ROGERSThe child is in me still and sometimes not so still.
FRED ROGERSKnowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.
FRED ROGERSIt’s a mistake to think that we have to be lovely to be loved by human beings or by God.
FRED ROGERSThere are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.
FRED ROGERSFeeling good about ourselves is essential in our being able to love others.
FRED ROGERSThe connections we make in the course of a life, maybe that’s what heaven is.
FRED ROGERSLike all of life’s important coping skills, the ability to forgive and the capacity to let go of resentments most likely take root very early in our lives.
FRED ROGERSWhen we treat children’s play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them feel the joy that’s to be found in the creative spirit. It’s the things we play with and the people who help us play that make a great difference in our lives.
FRED ROGERS