[bobbygoodlatte]

What a cynical take on such an inspired quote. Adults need hope too. And the first step of becoming a helper is often to look for them.

"Look for the helpers" wasn't just a quote meant for children. He repeated it many times, including in this interview clearly aimed at an adult audience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LGHtc_D328

Part of the brilliance of Fred Rogers was his ability to impart deeply profound life lessons in terms small children could understand. But that doesn't mean adults can't learn a lot from his lessons as well.