I 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 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 ROGERSFeeling good about ourselves is essential in our being able to love others.
FRED ROGERSWhatever we choose to imagine can be as private as we want it to be. Nobody knows what you’re thinking or feeling unless you share it.
FRED ROGERSLove is like infinity: You can’t have more or less infinity, and you can’t compare two things to see if they’re “equally infinite.” Infinity just is, and that’s the way I think love is, too.
FRED ROGERSThe child is in me still and sometimes not so still.
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 ROGERSDiscovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetime’s work, but it’s worth the effort.
FRED ROGERSA love of learning has a lot to do with learning that we are loved.
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 ROGERSIf you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of.
FRED ROGERSHonesty is often very hard. The truth is often painful. But the freedom it can bring is worth the trying.
FRED ROGERSLove begins with listening.
FRED ROGERSThere is no normal life that is free of pain. It’s the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth.
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 ROGERSThe only thing evil can’t stand is forgiveness.
FRED ROGERSEveryone longs to be loved. And the greatest thing we can do is to let people know that they are loved and capable of loving.
FRED ROGERS