Quantcast
Channel: Refinery29
Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 19836

22 Nostalgic Dr. Seuss Quotes That Will Bring You Back To Childhood

$
0
0

Dr. Seuss is a literary legend.

He produced almost 50 books during his lifetime, gave life to dozens of fantastical characters, and inspired millions of people with his ingenuity and creativity. Born Theodor Geisel on March 2, 1904, he would be celebrating his 112th birthday today. He, of course, has continued to live immortally on our bookshelves since his passing in September of 1991.

From How the Grinch Stole Christmas to The Lorax to Green Eggs and Ham to The Butter Battle Book, the list of classics seems never-ending. What made Seuss so impactful was not only the unique characters he imagined, but also the uplifting messages in each story.

The silliness of each world he created at times trumped the morals of the stories. There was more to, say, The Grinch, than his mischievous antics. He represented redemption, tolerance, and the importance of kindness. His heart grew three-times its size when he realised that being a 'grinch' was lonely, togetherness was part of the true meaning of Christmas, and it felt much better to give than receive (or steal.) Kids remember stuff like that. Adults, too. The book is also full of traditional Christmas symbols, secretly woven throughout Seuss' imaginary Whoville world.

In addition to children's morals, he also had a lot to say on a variety of social and political issues. He did, after all, write and illustrate over 400 political cartoons for a liberal publication, PM, in New York during his career.

His tales transcend typical "story time," especially when you have the pleasure of rereading and hearing them as an adult. Here are 22 quotes from Dr. Seuss that will instantly transport you back to the good old days.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!( 1990)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!(1978)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street( 1937)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!(1982)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!( 1990)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!( 1990)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

The Cat in the Hat (1957)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!( 1975)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

The Lorax( 1971)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Horton Hears a Who!(1954)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!( 1990)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Happy Birthday to You!(1959)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Of Sneetches and Whos and the Good Dr. Seuss: Essays on the Writings and Life of Theodor Geisel, by: Thomas Fensch (1997)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!( 1990)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

On Beyond Zebra! (1955)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!( 1990)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew(1965)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!( 1990)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Green Eggs and Ham(1960)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (1960)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!( 1990)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

The Lorax (1971)

Designed by: Elliot Salazar.

Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?

If You've Ever Had Your Heart Broken, These Words Will Hit You Hard

The Best Books Of February Are All Right Here

Rose McGowan Cancelled Her Public Appearances After This Clash


Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 19836

Trending Articles



<script src="https://jsc.adskeeper.com/r/s/rssing.com.1596347.js" async> </script>