When you hear the name “Dr. Seuss,” you may think of the Cat in the Hat character or a different cartoon image. His well-known drawings have circulated through our childhoods, and his rhymes have followed us into adulthood. Theodor Seuss Geisel, or more popularly known as Dr. Seuss, has mastered the art of opening people’s eyes and inspiring the world through his simple yet knowledgeable quotes.
With over 40 books published, here are ten inspirational Dr. Seuss qutoes:
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
A clever and meaningful rhyme, this quote is motivating and quite true. If no one cared, nothing would get done. When life seems overwhelming or difficult, remember this quote because when you care, you are giving your all and your best.
“You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.”
It may be easy to keep your eyes shut and stay ignorant of what is happening around you, but there is so much to see in the world. There is a need to approach the world with open eyes in order to have an open mind and learn things you did not know before.
“If things start happening, don’t worry, don’t stew, just go right along and you’ll start happening too.”
Don’t dwell on the unexpected, and instead keep going with the flow of things. Things happen in life and they may not all be good, but in order to move forward and move on, don’t worry about it. Allow whatever happens in life to force you to grow and learn.
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.”
What better way to say live in each moment and appreciate each day. Moments can be small and unimportant while others can last for a long period of time or have a life changing impact. Sometimes it takes time to understand which moments are small and which are big until it is a memory.
“So, open your mouth, lad! For every voice counts!”
I believe this quote to be very inspirational to me personally, especially because of how pertinent it is today where some voices may be easily dismissed in the political and social realms of modern day. Never forget you have a voice. Use it.
“Step with care and great tact, and remember that life’s a great balancing act.”
Life requires balance, and whether you are a yogi or not, it takes great care in achieving balance. You need to take certain steps in life, but you also need to remember to maintain balance by stepping carefully and tactfully.
“A person’s a person, no matter how small.”
Sometimes we may forget that others feel as we feel and have felt as we have felt. By treating those around us as fellow human beings no matter what they may look like, we can create a shared respectful place.
“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”
Diverge from the status quo, think for yourself and utilize the thing that makes you you. Everyone can stand out in their own way, but everyone can also fit in by doing what is expected or impressed onto them. Be who you are for your own interests, not for others.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”
You control your life; you can think of and walk in any direction you want. Make it happen by dreaming of it and following through by taking action.
“Think and wonder, wonder and think.”
Take time to think and wonder. Ponder and continue to wonder and think. Question and think some more. This can include where you are going, what is happening around you, what you want, or contemplate other deeper thoughts.
Dr. Seuss was an intelligent man who was able to write to children and speak to the world as a whole. These quotes can serve as inspirational reminders to treat others and yourself with consideration and respect, which can help make the world a better place. If you would like to find more quotes by Dr. Seuss, go to Brightdrops or MindBodyGreen for an infographic.
