A Quote From Mister Rogers
Not something said by Mister Rogers, but a quote that meant a lot to him, as recounted by his wife of over fifty years in the foreword of a book of his quotes:
A quote he loved especially – and carried around with him – was from Mary Lou Kownacki: “There isn’t anyone you couldn’t love once you’ve heard their story.” There were many times I wanted to be angry at someone, and Fred would say, “But I wonder what was going on in that person’s day.” His capacity for understanding always amazed me.
Andrew Stanton pointed this one out in a recent speech and it has really stuck with me. Both a challenging thought as well as a hopeful one.