Jim Henson Quotes - Page 2

The most sophisticated people I've ever known had just one thing in common: they were all in touch with their inner children.

I know I drive some people crazy with what seems like ridiculous optimism, but it has always worked for me.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.

Do everything at 100 percent of its potential and never accept second best.

There's not a word yet, for old friends who've just met.

Life is meant to be fun, and joyous, and fulfilling.

It all ends in one of two ways: either someone gets eaten or something blows up.

If our 'message' is anything, it's a positive approach to life. That life is basically good. People are basically good.

Music is an essential part of everything we do. Like puppetry, music has an abstract quality which speaks to a worldwide audience in a wonderful way that nourishes the soul.

Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the Goblin City to take back the child you have stolen, for my will is as strong as yours and my kingdom as great. You have no power over me!

Only time can heal your broken heart. Just as only time can heal his broken arms and legs.

We see with our eyes. We know with our hearts. Outside...Inside.

It's a wonderful life and I love it.

I hope that something better comes along.

Never eat anything at one sitting that you can't lift.

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.

I believe that life is basically a process of growth-that we go through many lives, choosing those situations and problems that we will learn through.

Who said that every wish would be heard and answered when wished on an evening star? Somebody thought of it and someone believed it, and look what its done so far.

I don't know exactly where ideas come from, but when I'm working well ideas just appear. I've heard other people say similar things - so it's one of the ways I know there's help and guidance out there. It's just a matter of our figuring out how to receive the ideas or information that are waiting to be heard.

No time is wasted time

I decided that what I really wanted to do was go off and paint.

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

The beauty of nature has been one of the great inspirations in my life.

If you can't beat them. Join them

Nobody creates a fad. It just happens. People love going along with the idea of a beautiful pig. It’s like a conspiracy.