Dr. Seuss Quotes

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

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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No matter what you do, somebody always imputes meaning into your books.

Out there things can happen, and frequently do, To people as brainy and footsy as you. And when things start to happen, don't worry, don't stew. Just go right along, you'll start happening too!

And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed!

In my world, everyone's a pony and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies!

I know, up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here at the bottom we, too, should have rights.

Dr. Seuss Enterprises listened and took feedback from our audiences including teachers, academics and specialists in the field as part of our review process. We then worked with a panel of experts, including educators, to review our catalog of titles

There is no one alive who is youier than you

I'm naive enough to believe that society will be changed by examination of ideas through books and the press and that information can prove to be greater than the dissemination of stupidity.

The words in this book are all phooey. When you say them, your lips will make slips and back flips and your tongue may end up in Saint Looey!

"Mister!" he said with a sawdusty sneeze. "I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues. And I'm asking you, sir, at the top of my lungs" – He was very upset as he shouted and puffed – "What's that THING you've made out of my Truffula tuft?"

You are you. Now, isn't that pleasant?

When at last we are sure
You’ve been properly pilled,
Then a few paper forms
Must be properly filled
So that you and your heirs
May be properly billed.

You're off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way.

This is not good. This is not right. My feet stick out of bed all night. And when I pull them in, oh dear! My head sticks out of bed out here!

And what would you do if you met a jibboo?