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Commencement Address at Middlebury College May, 2001

Other Fred Rogers Quotes

When I say it’s you I like, I’m talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you that allows you to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Love that conquers hate, peace that rises triumphant over war, and justice that proves more powerful than greed.” - View Quote Details on When I say it’s you I like, I’m talking about…
It’s our insides that make us who we are, that allow us to dream and wonder and feel for others. That’s what’s essential. That’s what will always make the biggest difference in our world. - View Quote Details on It’s our insides that make us who we are, that…
Yes, when I was here the first word of the alma mater was ‘Men…Men of Dartmouth, give a rouse…’ Well, now the first word is ‘Dear.’ Some things change for the better. - View Quote Details on Yes, when I was here the first word of the…
Our world hangs like a magnificent jewel in the vastness of space. Every one of us is a part of that jewel. A facet of that jewel. And in the perspective of infinity, our differences are infinitesimal. - View Quote Details on Our world hangs like a magnificent jewel in the vastness…
“I believe that appreciation is a holy thing, that when we look for what’s best in the person we happen to be with at the moment, we’re doing what God does; so in appreciating our neighbor, we’re participating in something truly sacred. - View Quote Details on “I believe that appreciation is a holy thing, that when…
Each one of us is special and it’s because of who we are inside. We’re all different and we all have something to offer our world. - View Quote Details on Each one of us is special and it’s because of…
Justice is taking care of those who aren’t able to take care of themselves. - View Quote Details on Justice is taking care of those who aren’t able to…
If only you could sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person. - View Quote Details on If only you could sense how important you are to…
You know, I think everybody longs to be loved, and longs to know that he or she is lovable. And, consequently, the greatest thing that we can do is to help somebody know that they’re loved and capable of loving. - View Quote Details on You know, I think everybody longs to be loved, and…
This is what I give. I give an expression of care every day to each child, to help him realize that he is unique. I end each program by saying, ‘You’ve made this day a special day by just your being you. There’s no person in the whole world like you. And I like you just the way you are.’ And I feel that if we in public television can only make it clear that feelings are mentionable and manageable, we will have done a great service. - View Quote Details on This is what I give. I give an expression of…