Robert Fulghum Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Fulghum.

Robert Fulghum is an American author, minister, and artist, best known for his book "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." Born on June 4, 1937, in Waco, Texas, Fulghum attended Baylor University, where he studied history and philosophy. After earning his bachelor's degree, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural villages of Iran. Later, he obtained a master's degree and was ordained as a Unitarian Universalist minister.

Fulghum gained widespread recognition with the publication of his first book, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" in 1986. The collection of essays and reflections draws on his experiences and upbringing to convey valuable life lessons, emphasizing the importance of kindness, compassion, and simplicity. The book became a significant bestseller, staying on the New York Times Best Seller list for almost two years.

Following the success of his debut book, Fulghum went on to publish several more works, including "It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It," "Uh-Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door," and "Maybe (Maybe Not): Second Thoughts from a Secret Life."

In addition to his writing career, Fulghum has exhibited his sculptures and paintings, further showcasing his creative talents. He remains an influential figure, captivating readers with his thought-provoking insights and reminders about what truly matters in life.

Leftovers in their less visible form are called memories. St

Leftovers in their less visible form are called memories. Stored in the refrigerator of the mind and the cupboard of the heart.

Peace is not something you wish for; It's something you make

Peace is not something you wish for; It's something you make, Something you do, Something you are, And something you give away.

Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that th

Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.

Parenting Children Worry You Listen

If only the scientific experts could come up with something

If only the scientific experts could come up with something to get it out of our minds. One cup of fixit fizzle that will lift the dirt from our lives, soften our hardness, protect our inner parts, improve our processing, reduce our yellowing and wrinkling, improve our natural color, and make us sweet and good.

Science

Any fool can make enough money to survive. It's another thin

Any fool can make enough money to survive. It's another thing to keep yourself consistently entertained. It's a lot of work, and a lot of fun, to make a life.

Money

If you want an interesting party sometime, combine cocktails

If you want an interesting party sometime, combine cocktails and a fresh box of crayons for everyone.

Newyears

To be human is to keep rattling the bars of the cage of exis

To be human is to keep rattling the bars of the cage of existence hollering, What's it for?

Humanity

It will be a great day when our schools have all the money t

It will be a great day when our schools have all the money they need, and our air force has to have a bake-sale to buy a bomber.

Great

Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life - learn some and th

Be aware of wonder. Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.

Work

I believe it is in my nature to dance by virtue of the beat

I believe it is in my nature to dance by virtue of the beat of my heart, the pulse of my blood and the music in my mind.

Music

And it is still true, no matter how old you are, when you go

And it is still true, no matter how old you are, when you go out into the world it is best to hold hands and stick together.

Best

The world does not need tourists who ride by in a bus clucki

The world does not need tourists who ride by in a bus clucking their tongues. The world as it is needs those who will love it enough to change it, with what they have, where they are.

Change

I've always thought anyone can make money. Making a life wor

I've always thought anyone can make money. Making a life worth living, that's the real test.

Money

I fear the boredom that comes with not learning and not taki

I fear the boredom that comes with not learning and not taking chances.

Fear