Always look for the helpers. There's always someone who is trying to help.
Mister Rogers Talks with Parents (1983), recalling his mother's advice
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.
Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor (2003)
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.
Commencement address, Middlebury College (May 2001)
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.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Thoughts for All Ages
It's our insides that make us who we are, that allow us to dream and wonder and feel for others.
Commencement address, Middlebury College (May 2001)