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Jim Henson Quotes

Total quotes: 12
“Here's some simple advice: Always be yourself. Never take yourself to seriously. And beware of advice from experts, pigs, and members of Parliament.”
— Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider
Tagged: Life, Philosophy, Being Yourself, Advice
“If you care about what you do and work hard at it, there isn't anything you can't do if you want to.”
— Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider
Tagged: Inspirational, Success, Work, Work Harder, Passion
“I try hard not to judge anyone, and I try to bless everyone who is a part of my life, particularly anyone with whom I am having any problems.”
— Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider
Tagged: Judgement, Blessing, Life
“I think if you study--if you learn too much of what others have done, you may tend to take the same direction as everybody else.”
— Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider
Tagged: Creativity, Innovation, Learning, studying
“I think it's not particularly necessary to lead a religious life. People progress just as well in music, or art, or math or science or gardening or whatever. It all seems to work as well and the process is good.”
— Jim Henson
Tagged: Religious Life, Life, Music, Art, Choices
“When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there.”
— Jim Henson
Tagged: Youth, Ambition, Making A Difference, Hope
“There's not a word yet, for old friends who've just met.”
— Jim Henson, Favorite Songs from Jim Henson's Muppets
Tagged: Friendship, old friends, Meeting new people, Word
“The most sophisticated people I know - inside they are all children.”
— Jim Henson
Tagged: Sophistication, Children, Inner Child, Innocence, Youth
“No time is wasted time.”
— Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider
Tagged: Time, Wasted Time, Precious Time
“Life is meant to be fun, and joyous, and fulfilling.”
— Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider
Tagged: Life, Fun, Joy, Life Lessons, Inspirational
“Only time can heal your broken heart. Just as only time can heal his broken arms and legs.”
— Jim Henson
Tagged: Time, Healing, Broken Heart, Love
“I know that it's easier to portray a world that's filled with cynicism and anger, where problems are solved with violence. What's a whole lot tougher is to offer alternatives, to present other ways conflicts can be resolved, and to show that you can have a positive impact on your world. To do that, you have to put yourself out on a limb, take chances, and run the risk of being called a do-gooder.”
— Jim Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider
Tagged: Life, Positive Thinking, Cynicism, Taking Chances
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