Dr. Seuss is one of the most famous authors of children’s books, known for his fun stories and memorable characters. But beyond his creative tales, he also shared many powerful lessons through simple, yet thought-provoking quotes.
His words inspire readers of all ages to be kind, adventurous, and think outside the box. In this blog, we’ll explore 30 popular Dr. Seuss quotes that continue to inspire and make us smile.
These quotes can motivate you to take action, follow your dreams, and remind you of the power of imagination.
- “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” — Dr. Seuss
- “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” — Dr. Seuss
- “Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.” — Dr. Seuss
- “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss
- “I like nonsense; it wakes up the brain cells.” — Dr. Seuss
- “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” — Dr. Seuss
- “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!” — Dr. Seuss
- “Step with care and great tact, and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act.” — Dr. Seuss
- “You’re in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.” — Dr. Seuss
- “I meant what I said and I said what I meant.” — Dr. Seuss
- “You make ’em, I amuse ’em.” — Dr. Seuss
- “I start drawing, and eventually the characters involve themselves in a situation. Then in the end, I go back and try to cut out most of the preachments.” — Dr. Seuss
- “Preachers in pulpits talked about what a great message is in the book. No matter what you do, somebody always imputes meaning into your books.” — Dr. Seuss
- “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” — Dr. Seuss
- “Only you can control your future.” — Dr. Seuss
- “You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room.” — Dr. Seuss
- “I was saving the name of ‘Geisel’ for the Great American Novel.” — Dr. Seuss
- “The main problem with writing in verse is, if your fourth line doesn’t come out right, you’ve got to throw four lines away and figure out a whole new way to attack the problem. So the mortality rate is terrific.” — Dr. Seuss
- “Every once in a while, I get mad. ‘The Lorax’ came out of my being angry. The ecology books I’d read were dull… In ‘The Lorax,’ I was out to attack what I think are evil things and let the chips fall where they might.” — Dr. Seuss
- “I am not a consecutive writer.” — Dr. Seuss
- “Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” — Dr. Seuss
- “A person’s a person, no matter how small.” — Dr. Seuss
- “I’ve heard there are troubles of more than one kind; some come from ahead, and some come from behind. But I’ve brought a big bat. I’m all ready, you see; now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!” — Dr. Seuss
- “From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.” — Dr. Seuss
- “How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?” — Dr. Seuss
- “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” — Dr. Seuss
- “Whenever things go a bit sour in a job I’m doing, I always tell myself, ‘You can do better than this.'” — Dr. Seuss
- “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.” — Dr. Seuss
- “I stay out of politics because if I begin thinking too much about politics, I’ll probably… drop writing children’s books and become a political cartoonist again.” — Dr. Seuss
- “Hollywood is not suited for me, and I am not suited for it.” — Dr. Seuss
Conclusion
Dr. Seuss’s quotes will always remain a source of inspiration for many. His words remind us to stay positive, embrace creativity, and believe in ourselves. These simple quotes continue to motivate, making them unforgettable lessons for all.
