The 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 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 ROGERSReal strength has to do with helping others.
FRED ROGERSMutual caring relationships require kindness and patience, tolerance, optimism, joy in the other’s achievements, confidence in oneself, and the ability to give without undue thought of gain.
FRED ROGERSAnyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me.
FRED ROGERSLove begins with listening.
FRED ROGERSAll I know to do is to light the candle that has been given to me.
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 ROGERSThe only thing evil can’t stand is forgiveness.
FRED ROGERSLife is for service.
FRED ROGERSDiscovering the truth about ourselves is a lifetime’s work, but it’s worth the effort.
FRED ROGERSIt’s a mistake to think that we have to be lovely to be loved by human beings or by God.
FRED ROGERSOne of my wise teachers, Dr. Orr, told me, ‘There is only one thing evil cannot stand, and that is forgiveness.
FRED ROGERSPeace means far more than the opposite of war.
FRED ROGERSWhen we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.
FRED ROGERSThe people we trust with important talk can help us know that we are not alone.
FRED ROGERSThe world needs a sense of worth, and it will achieve it only by its people feeling that they are worthwhile.
FRED ROGERS