Hey there, fellow dreamers and Muppet enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey as we dive into the incredible world of Jim Henson, the mastermind behind the lovable Muppets. If you've ever found yourself enchanted by the witty banter of Kermit the Frog or tickled pink by Miss Piggy's larger-than-life personality, then you owe it all to the boundless creativity of one man – Jim Henson. Through puppetry and storytelling, Henson gifted us an extraordinary universe of joy, wisdom, and inspiration that continues to touch hearts and spark imagination even today. So, let's fasten our seatbelts, crank up the excitement, and explore 50 of the most awe-inspiring, out-of-the-box Jim Henson quotes that are sure to bring out the inner child in all of us!
It was a rainy afternoon when a young Jim Henson stumbled upon an old sock while cleaning out his closet. Rather than dismissing it as just another piece of clutter, he saw an opportunity to create something magical. With a few buttons for eyes and a wide grin drawn with crayons, Jim transformed that ordinary sock into a puppet that soon took on a life of its own. As he watched his creation come alive, little did he know that this serendipitous encounter would be the spark that ignited his lifelong passion for puppetry and storytelling. From that humble beginning, Henson's journey led him to become a trailblazer in the world of entertainment, revolutionizing puppetry, and leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of generations to come.
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“The most sophisticated people I know – inside they are all children.”
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“Sesame Street was built on a really simple human truth: Little kids like to be entertained by big kids. They like to imitate big kids.”
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“Life's like a movie; write your own ending.”
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“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.”
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“I believe that we form our own lives, that we create our own reality, and that everything works out for the best.”
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“The attitude you have as a parent is what your kids will learn from more than what you tell them. They don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”
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“When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.”
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“The only way you fail is if you don't try.”
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“Life is meant to be fun, and joyous, and fulfilling.”
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“You can't put puppetry away like it was just a series of techniques.”
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“The most sophisticated people I know – inside they are all children.”
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“If you care about what you do and work hard at it, there isn't anything you can't do if you want to.”
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“I believe that we are solely responsible for our choices, and we have to accept the consequences of every deed, word, and thought throughout our lifetime.”
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“The real magic lies in following your heart and letting your creativity flow.”
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“Simple is good.”
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“I think my best skill in this whole deal is as a conduit to try to bring people together because I think it's in our nature to be tribal.”
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“The best way to make a bridge is to show the other side love and respect.”
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“Listen to the whispers first so you don't have to hear the screams later.”
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“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.”
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“The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together.”
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“Life is meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.”
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“I'm just an individual who doesn't feel that I need to have somebody qualify my work in any particular way. I'm working for me.”
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“If you can't beat them, join them.”
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“The attitude you have as a parent is what your kids will learn from more than what you tell them. They don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”
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“I believe that we form our own lives, that we create our own reality, and that everything works out for the best.”
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“The most sophisticated people I know – inside they are all children.”
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“Life's like a movie; write your own ending.”
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“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.”
-
“I believe that we form our own lives, that we create our own reality, and that everything works out for the best.”
-
“The attitude you have as a parent is what your kids will learn from more than what you tell them. They don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”
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“When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.”
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“The only way you fail is if you don't try.”
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“Life is meant to be fun, and joyous, and fulfilling.”
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“You can't put puppetry away like it was just a series of techniques.”
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“The most sophisticated people I know – inside they are all children.”
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“If you care about what you do and work hard at it, there isn't anything you can't do if you want to.”
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“I believe that we are solely responsible for our choices, and we have to accept the consequences of every deed, word, and thought throughout our lifetime.”
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“The real magic lies in following your heart and letting your creativity flow.”
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“Simple is good.”
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“I think my best skill in this whole deal is as a conduit to try to bring people together because I think it's in our nature to be tribal.”
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“The best way to make a bridge is to show the other side love and respect.”
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“Listen to the whispers first so you don't have to hear the screams later.”
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“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.”
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“The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together.”
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“Life is meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.”
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“I'm just an individual who doesn't feel that I need to have somebody qualify my work in any particular way. I'm working for me.”
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“If you can't beat them, join them.”
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“It's not easy being green.”
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“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.”
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“Love is an endless act of forgiveness. Forgiveness is an endless act of love.”
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