Happy Birthday, Jim Henson! Today would have been your 87th birthday, had you continued to live on. While you were sadly taken from here too early, your legacy continues to live on through the stories, characters, lessons, and quotes you left behind. For that, we are very thankful. We are thankful that you consistently reminded us to come together because we are better being friendly together than unfriendly apart. We are also thankful for you always encouraging people to dream.
Today we take a few minutes to celebrate you, Jim Henson, and all that you have left behind. Some of the things you have left behind are your words. Here are a few of our favorite Jim Henson quotes that are worth remembering, especially on this day. Check them out here:
“Simple is good.”
– Jim Henson
“Please watch out for each other and love and forgive everybody. It’s a good life, enjoy it.”
– Jim Henson
“Life is meant to be fun, and joyous, and fulfilling.”
– Jim Henson
“I’ve never felt any sense of competition with anybody, and we’re all friends; we’re all good friends.“
– Jim Henson
“If you care about what you do and work hard at it, there isn’t anything you can’t do if you want to.”
“Life’s like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.”
-Jim Henson
“Watch out for each other. Love everyone and forgive everyone, including yourself. Forgive your anger. Forgive your guilt. Your shame. Your sadness. Embrace and open up your love, your joy, your truth, and most especially your heart.”
– Jim Henson
“I believe that we form our own lives, that we create our own reality, and that everything works out for the best.”
– Jim Henson
“The most sophisticated people I know – inside they are all children.“
– Jim Henson
“[Kids] don’t remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”
– Jim Henson
“As children, we all live in a world of imagination, of fantasy, and for some of us that world of make-believe continues into adulthood.”
– Jim Henson
“Life’s like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending. We’ve done just what we set out to do. Thanks to the lovers, the dreamers and you.”
– Jim Henson
“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
“My hope still is to leave the world a bit better than when I got here.“
– Jim Henson
As we remember Jim Henson today, let’s remember some of his most important worlds: “Please watch out for each other and love and forgive everybody. It’s a good life, enjoy it.” Happy Birthday, Jim. Thank you for the worlds and character you made that made this world a better place!
What is your favorite creation that Jim made? What is your favorite lesson or quote from Jim? Share your favorites in the comments below as we celebrate this great man and his legacy today!
