It’s the 112th birthday of the man who taught children around the nation the importance of having a kind heart and believing in our limitless potential.
Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, created inspirational works such as “Oh, the Place You’ll Go” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Though his pieces were relatively small in page count, his messages were big in impact throughout all age groups.
From these pieces of literature that have helped shape the morals and generosity of many children, let’s take a look back at some of the more notable quotes.
"If you keep your eyes open enough, oh, the stuff you will learn! The most wonderful stuff!"
- I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (1978)
"Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!"
- Happy Birthday to You! (1959)
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."
- The Lorax (1971)
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."
- Oh, the Places You'll Go! (1990)
"From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere."
- One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (1990)
"Look at me! Look at me now! It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how."
- The Cat in the Hat (1957)
"And what happened then? Well…in Who-ville they say that the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day!"
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957)
"Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!"
- Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! (1975)
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
- I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! (1978)
"And when things start to happen, don't worry. Don't stew. Just go right along. You'll start happening too!"
- Oh, the Places You'll Go! (1990)
"I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am."
- Green Eggs and Ham (1960)
"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 (1990)
