Florentijn Hofman Quotes

Words of comfort, skillfully administered, are the oldest therapy known to man.

'Talk to me,' it's what you say to someone to let them know you're there. Just three simple words. But saying them out loud could help save a life.

If the ship is sinking, you need help getting off that ship.

Thank God my best friend's a therapist.

When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.

What people don't realize is that everybody needs support, one way or another.

We are giving assurance to the American families that help is on its way.

In one way, I want to heal people.

Alia needs a full support system that I'm happy to provide her.

With more and more stress from work, at times I really do hope to have someone I can lean upon.

Hold the fort! I am coming!

It was hell to go through what I went through. I didn't know I had so many friends. Many people gave a damn about my situation. They helped cure me.

Social support is everything.

It became my solace. Because it's the only thing structured in my life right now. Training is sort of a therapy session, I guess.

A women under stress is not immediately concerned with finding solutions to her problems but rather seeks relief by expressing herself and being understood.

If a man is terrified, it's up to me to dispel that terror.

Since the goal of my programs is to show audiences how humor can both help them heal as well as deal with not-so-funny stuff, I decided to discuss the events of the previous week, the pain all of us were feeling, and how humor and some laughter might be beneficial.

I could only try to comfort the women that I came face-to-face with. I was really moved by how much they wanted to talk, how much they needed to be comforted, and how happy they were that we were there.

I say let's respond as best we can to the victims and their families.

I have a huge heart for Haiti and will tell the world how we can help!

In your darkest moments of despair, a friend's hand on yours will get you through the worst.

They need help, and we have helped, and we are here to help. And we are helping, and we're going to continue to help.

One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for.

The idea is to improve somebody's day. That's how I've always viewed my job. I'm a distraction therapist. I make people's problems go away for just a little bit.

When you are in the midst of suffering you are looking for someone to be Jesus to you. You are looking for someone to love you and help take care of you, and reach out to you.