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21 Whimsical Dr. Seuss Quotes You Need to Live an Inspired Life
This compilation of over 20 Dr. Seuss quotes will inspire even the oldest of Who’s and the grumpiest of Grinches to get out there; seize the day, and live a more whimsical and colorful life.
Did you know that March 2 is Dr. Seuss’s birthday?
It is!
So, in honor of everyone’s favorite whimsical and wise children’s book author, I’ve compiled 21 of my favorite quotes.
Sourced from a variety of favorite Dr. Seuss stories as well as the rhyme doctor himself, the wisdom of these quotes is timeless, ageless, and a must-read for all adults.
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21 Wise and Whimsical Dr. Seuss Quotes for Young and Old
Quote 1: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
Happy Birthday To You!
Quote 2: On Thinking Creatively
“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!”
Oh the Things you Can Think
Quote 3: On Being a Leader
“Step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s a great balancing act!”
Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Quote 4: On Taking That First Step
“You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting so… get on your way!”
Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Quote 5: On Failure
“Wherever you fly, you’ll be the best of the best. Wherever you go, you will top all the rest. Except when you don’t. Because sometimes you won’t.”
Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Quote 6: On Believing in Yourself
“And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)”
Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Quote 7: On Asking Others for Help
“Could she Un-thunk the Glunk alone?
It’s very doubtful whether. So I turned on MY Un-thinker. We Un-thunk the Glunk together. “
The Glunk that Got Thunk
Quote 8: On Having a Voice
“Don’t give up. I believe in you all. A person’s a person, no matter how small.”
Horton Hears a Who!
Quote 9: Be true to your word.
“Beause Horton was faithful! He sat and he sat! He meant what he said. And he said what he meant…”
Horton Hatches the Egg
Quote 10: On Being Different
“You have to be odd to be number one.”
Dr. Seuss
Quote 11: On Advocating for Change
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
The Lorax
Quote 12: On Thinking Positively
“Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are seeds. You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds.”
Dr. Seuss
Quote 13: On Being Silly
“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.”
Dr. Seuss
Quote 14: On Trying Something New
“You’ll never be bored when you try something new. There’s really no limit to what you can do!”
Dr. Seuss
Quote 15: On Multi-Tasking
” “Have No fear!” said the cat.
I will not let you fall.
I will hold you up high
As I stand on a ball.
With a book on one hand!
And a cup on my hat!
But that is not ALL I can do!” Said the cat. ”
The Cat in the Hat
Quote 16: On Gratitude
“It’s a troublesome world. The people who’re in it are troubled with troubles almost every minute. You ought to be thankful, a whole heaping lot. For the people and places you’re lucky you’re not.”
Dr. Seuss
Quote 17: On Simplicity
“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”
Dr. Seuss
Quote 18: On the Magic of Reading
“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.”
Dr. Seuss
Quote 19: On Living in the Moment
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”
Dr. Seuss
Quote 20: Don’t’ get stuck waiting for your life to begin
“Everyone is just waiting. Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for the wind to fly a kite
Or waiting around for Friday night
Or waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake
Or a pot to boil, or a Better Break
Or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants
Or a wig with curls, or Another Chance.
Everyone is just waiting”
Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Quote 21: On Seizing the Day
“NO! That’s not for you!
Somehow, you’ll escape all that waiting and staying. You’ll find the bright places where Boom Bands are playing. With banner flip-flapping, once more you’ll ride high! Ready for anything under the sky. “
Oh the Places You’ll Go!
Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!
And no matter how old we grow, we will never out-grow the wisdom of his stories.
Tell Your Story-Live Creatively
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HI! I’m a Shana, self-proclaimed Media Mixologist, wife, and mom to two little girls. I love to mix up cocktails of crafts, recipes, wellness, family and business with just the right amount of sparkle to help you shine everyday. So, grab a glass, and let’s celebrate the cocktail of life!
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