Home / Quotes / Quote by Fred Rogers

Quote by Fred Rogers

“How great it is when we come to know that times of disappointment can be followed by joy; that guilt over falling short of our ideals can be replaced by pride in doing all that we can; and that anger can be channeled into creative achievements... and into dreams that we can make come true.”

Quote by Fred Rogers

Book:The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember

Work

The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember

This book offers a collection of quotes and reflections from Fred Rogers, focusing on the core values and life lessons that shaped his approach to life and his interactions with children. It serves as a tribute to his legacy and provides readers with guidance on topics such as kindness, empathy, and the importance of community. more

Author

Fred Rogers, born on March 20, 1928, was an esteemed American educator. He is best known for his contributions to children's television, most notably as the host of the popular children's show 'Sesame Street'. Rogers was respected for his warm and approachable image and his deep understanding of children's mental health. more

You May Also Like

“Our world has created a false unrealistic image of what women are supposed to look like and act like. But the truth is that every woman was not created by God to be skinny, with a flawless complexion and long flowing hair. Not every woman was intended to juggle a career as well as all of the other duties of being a wife, mother, citizen, and daughter. Single women should not be made to feel they are missing somenthing because they are not married. Married women should not be made to feel they must have a career to be complete. We must have the freedom to be our individual selves.”

“A young apprentice applied to a master carpenter for a job. The older man asked him, "Do you know your trade?" "Yes, sir!" the young man replied proudly. "Have you ever made a mistake?" the older man inquired. "No, sir!" the young man answered, feeling certain he would get the job. "Then there's no way I'm going to hire you," said the master carpenter, "because when you make one, you won't know how to fix it.”

Source: Wisdom from the World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember

“There 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.”

Problem Pain Growth Normal Wrestling Normal Life Impetus

Book:You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor

Source: You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor

“I believe confidence is all about being positive concerning what you can do -- and not worrying over what you can't do. A confident person is open to learning, because she knows that her confidence allows her to walk through life's doorways, eager to discover what waits on the other side. She knows that every new unknown is a chance to learn more about herself and unleash her abilities.”

Knows Believe Persons I Believe Waiting Sides Can Do Chance Ability Walks Worry Being Positive Doorways Not Worrying

Book:The Confident Woman: Start Living Boldly and Without Fear

Source: The Confident Woman: Start Living Boldly and Without Fear

“Often out of periods of losing come the greatest strivings toward a new winning streak.”

Winning Periods Losing Strive Streaks

Book:You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor

Source: You Are Special: Words of Wisdom for All Ages from a Beloved Neighbor

“I'm just a kid, Chiron," I said miserably. "What good is one lousy hero against something like Kronos?" Chiron managed a smile. '"What good is one lousy hero'? Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain said something like that to me once, just before he single-handedly changed the course of your Civil War.”

Said War Kids Courses Changed Hero Civil War Chamberlain

Book:The Sea of Monsters

Source: The Sea of Monsters

“So after the Lewinsky scandal, everything changed, and we moved from using the Bible to address the moral issues of our time, which were social, to moral issues of our time that were very personal. I have continued that relationship up until the present.”

Social Moral Issues Changed Moved Our Time Addresses Scandal Moral Issues

Author:Tony Campolo

“WARNING: The following is a transcript of a digital recording. In certain places, the audio quality was poor, so some words and phrases represent the author's best guesses. Where possible, illustrations of important symbols mentioned in the recording have been added. Background noises such as scuffling, hitting, and cursing by the two speakers have not been transcribed The author makes no claims for the authenticity of the recording. It seems impossible that the two young narrators are telling the truth, but you, the reader, must decide for yourself.”

Source: The Kane Chronicles, The, Book One: Red Pyramid

“He raised an eyebrow. "You claim not to know me? Of course I'm Thoth. Also called Djehuti. Also called--" I [Sadie] stifled a laugh. "Ja-hooty?" Thoth looked offended. "In Ancient Egyptian, it's a perfectly fine name. The Greeks called me Thoth. Then later they confused me with their god Hermes. Even had the nerve to rename my sacred city Hermopolis, though we're nothing alike. Believe me, if you've ever met Hermes--”

Ifs Knows Believe Courses Names Cities Laughing Fine Mets Claims Sacred Raised Ancient Greek Confused Nerves Believe In Me Know Me Offended Eyebrows Egyptian Sadie Hermes Ancient Egyptian

Author:Rick Riordan

“If state, party and social policy will not be based on morality, then mankind has no future to speak of.”

Ifs States Speak Social Party Mankind Policy Morality Social Policy

Author:Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn