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American children's author and cartoonist (1904–1991)

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Theodor Seuss Geisel (2 March 1904 – 24 September 1991) was an American children's author, political cartoonist, illustrator, poet, animator, and filmmaker. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. His work includes many of the most popular children's books of all time, selling over 600 million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death.

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Native Name: Theodor Seuss Geisel

Alternative Names: Dr. Theophrastus Seuss • Doctor Seuss • Seuss • Theodore Seuss Geisel • Theo LeSieg • Theophrastus Seuss • Theodor Geisel • Theodore Geisel • Dr Seuss • Ted Geisel • Dr. Theo. Seuss

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Oh the things you can find If you don't stay behind!

And when you're alone there's a very good chance
you'll meet things that scare you right out of your pants
There are some, down the road between hither and yon,
that can scare you so much you won't want to go on.

We looked! Then we saw him Step in on the mat! We looked! And we saw him! The Cat in the Hat!

Should I put this speck down…?’ Horton thought with alarm.
‘If I do, these small persons may come to great harm.
I CAN’T put it down. And I WON’T! After all,
A person’s a person. No matter how small.

When you're in a Slump,
you're not in for much fun.
Un-slumping yourself
is not easily done.

You can find magic
wherever you look.
Sit back and relax,
all you need is a book.

UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
-The Lorax

Say!
In the dark?
Here in the dark!
Would you, could you, in the dark?

And suppose that you lived in that forest in France Where the average young person just hasn't a chance To escape from the perilous pants-eating plants! But your pants are safe! You're a fortunate guy. And you ought to be shouting, "How lucky am I!"

I will not eat them in a house, i will not eat them with a mouse,i will not eat them in a box i will not eat them with a fox, i will not eat them here of there i will not eat them anywhere, I do not like green eggs and ham i do not like them sam i am

It's opener, out there, in the wide, open air.

Well, in Who-ville they say That the Grinch's small heart Grew 3 sizes that day.

"Cat, you ruined mom's dress!"
"Honey, it was ruined when she bought it."

Cause when a guy does something stupid once, well that’s because he’s a guy. But if he does the same stupid thing twice, that’s usually to impress some girl.

The Lorax: Which way does a tree fall?
The Once-ler: Uh, down?
The Lorax: A tree falls the way it leans. Be careful which way you lean.