
Leo Buscaglia
Leo Buscaglia was an American author, motivational speaker, and professor known for his books and lectures on love and human connection, often referred to as "Dr. Love."
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Los Angeles
- Educated at
- University of Southern CaliforniaTheodore Roosevelt High SchoolUSC Rossier School of Education
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Trending topics shown first"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, alistening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, allof which have the potential to turn a life around."
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
"Go around — listen to how many times a day you say, "I love" instead of, "I hate." Isn't it interesting that children, as they learn the process of language, always learn the word "no" years before th…"
"A total immersion in life offers the best classroom for learning to love."
"DON'T MISS LOVE. It's an incredible gift. I love to think that the day you're born, you're given the world as your birthday present. It frightens me to think that so few people even bother to open up …"
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Timeline
1924
Born
Birth1998
Died
Death
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