15 Quotes by Amy Hollingsworth

Amy, this may sound like a cop-out, but I watch so little television,” he apologized and then added firmly, “and I don’t mean to be elitist about that. There are members of my family who watch a lot of television and get a lot from it. But I would much rather read.

There is one thing that evil cannot stand, and that’s forgiveness.

Our world needs more time to wonder and reflect but there is too much fast paced constant distraction. – Mister Rogers.

And so, for me, being quiet and slow is being myself, and that is my gift.

If there’s anything that bothers me, it’s one person demeaning another. That really makes me mad!

If parents can remember what it was like to be a child, they are going to be much more empathic with their own children.

Fred was patient with me in the years that followed our first meeting. He taught me that taking one’s time, especially in relationships, allows the other person to know he or she is worth the time.

They will do their best to invalidate your story. If that doesn’t work, they will tell you not to tell your story.

If you ever fall into quicksand, the most important thing to remember is this: take your time. Quicksand, unlike water, will not move out of the way to let you pass. Instead, it resists movement. Flailing about will only cause you to sink deeper. But slowly gets you safely to shore. It’s no accident that each episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood opens with a shot of a traffic light flashing in yellow caution mode.