Our world hangs like a magnificent jewel in the vastness of space.
Meaning
Rogers used this image in his 2002 Dartmouth commencement address to invite graduates to see the planet, and each other, as precious. Seeing life this way builds gratitude. Try a short walk outdoors and look at one ordinary thing as if it were rare.
Source: Dartmouth College commencement address (2002)
About the author
Fred Rogers (1928–2003) was an American television host, writer and Presbyterian minister, best known as the creator and host of the children's series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. He is remembered for his gentle, encouraging approach to children's emotional lives.
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