Who is Jim Henson?

Jim Henson is a filmmaker, screenwriter, inventor, and puppeteer. Jim Henson is the man behind The Muppets. Unfortunately, Henson passed away in 1990 but his legacy remains. Although The Muppets are one of the greatest things he created in his lifetime, his words of wisdom come in at a close second.

If you're having a tough week or need a little boost to your creativity, look no further.

Here are five Jim Henson quotes that will sure help you through the day!

1. "My hope still is to leave the world a bit better than when I got here."

2. "Life's like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending."

3. "The most sophisticated people I know - inside they are all children."

4. "I've always tried to present a positive view of the world in my work. It's so much easier to be negative and cynical and predict doom for the world than it is to try and figure out how to make things better. We have an obligation to do the latter."

5. "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."