Dr. Seuss was a beloved children’s author, illustrator, and cartoonist who created some of the most memorable characters and stories in literature. His books have been translated into over 20 languages and have sold more than 600 million copies worldwide. He also had a knack for writing witty, whimsical, and inspiring quotes that can make anyone smile.
Here are 30 of his best quotes that will brighten up your day.
- “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”
- “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!”
- “You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!”
- “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
- “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”
- “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.”
- “Sometimes the questions are complicated, and the answers are simple.”
- “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”
- “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
- “Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living; it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.”
- “A person’s a person, no matter how small.”
- “Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.”
- “If things start happening, don’t worry, don’t stew, just go right along, and you’ll start happening too.”
- “How did it get so late so soon?”
- “So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s a great balancing act.”
- “You have to be odd to be number one.”
- “If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good.”
- “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if only you try!”
- “I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead, and some come from behind. But I’ve bought a big bat. I’m all ready, you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”
- “Sometimes you will never know the value of something until it becomes a memory.”
- “Life’s too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason.”
- “Only you can control your future.”
- “You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.”
- “From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.”
- “I know it is wet and the sun is not sunny, but we can have lots of good fun that is funny.”
- “Oh, the things you can find if you don’t stay behind!”
- “It’s not about what it is; it’s about what it can become.”
- “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild to pick up a book and read to a child.”
- “The more you laugh, the more you fill with glee, And the more the glee, The more we’re a merrier we!”
- “There is no one alive who is you-er than you.”
These quotes show us the wisdom, humor, and imagination of Dr Seuss, who encouraged us to be ourselves, explore the world, and have fun along the way. He also reminded us of the importance of caring for others, for nature, and for our dreams. Dr. Seuss was not only a great writer but also a great teacher who inspired generations of readers with his words.