Whenever I'm asked about i c o n i c books that defined my life, there are AT LEAST 3 Dr.Seuss books on the list. I don't know if everyone else is talking about J.D.Salinger and Harper Lee, and if talking about a man who wrote seemingly simplistic rhymes and drew cartoons didn't do much for my 'intellect', because Dr.Seuss is basically as wise as you can get.
21 Dr.Seuss Quotes That'll Make You Smile And Walk The Extra Mile
#1 When he reminded us of all the beautiful possibilities out there
You know those days you just wake up feeling low? When you're tired of the same old routine, and well...just tired of life. Yeeeeep. This is for those days.
#2 When he gave us the ultimate will to live
Just in case anyone gets dramatic with you and goes all, "I CURSE THE DAY YOU WERE BORN." Ignore that, because being an Isn't doesn't look like fun.
#3 Just a reminder for when you're OD'ing on chocolate
Sometimes it's okay to not 'go big or go home'. Yes, I get that going big looks all dramatic and stuff, but sometimes it's okay to balance perfection with tact. I go back to this quote just to remind myself not to get consumed by a certain thing.
#4 When he reminded all of us that tomorrow will always matter more than today
You know when you've had a shitty day, and NOTHING seems to be going your way; well, this quote is for those days.
#5 When he gave us all this perfect #MondayMotivation
I'm guessing this one will succeed where all your parents' "I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed" talks failed.
#6 When he reminded all of us, in the simplest of ways, to not get bogged down by our troubles
*You have 184959 things to do, plus your mom wants you home by 9 so that you can get ready for that annoying cousin's welcome back party and you just want to crawl into a cave and hide*
Take a deep breath. Make your troubles have trouble with you.
#7 When he gave us this subtle reminder to love ourselves
There are days I wake up wishing I were Taylor Swift (okay that's basically everyday). But that I'd probably get lost in her massive mansion, read this quote, and tell myself that I'm damn amazing either way.
#8 When he reminded us to go along, even if things don't go according to plan
You know when you're all ready to go out, but then that one friend who ALWAYS cancels, but promised to be better cancels AGAIN? Go along with things, and have an amazing weekend in your jammies, because yes, it is possible.
#9 When he low-key told us to get rid of toxic people
You don't need people who pull you down and try to police you in your life. It's that simple, and that difficult.
#10 When he made us believe in change before Obama came along
Complaining about everything is a lot of fun. I do it literally everyday. But this one will remind you change IS possible, especially when you're the one trying to make the change.
#11 When he basically spoke to every dreamer out there
It's okay to take a break from reality, especially if you want to keep the dreamer in you alive. And this is exactly the reminder that we need.
#12 When he told us to ignore the crowd, and just be ourselves
I feel like this is especially important right now, where social media trends tell us what's in and what isn't. You weren't born to lose yourself in the crowd. You were born to do whatever the fu*k you wanted to.
#13 When he was basically the wise BFF you needed post a breakup
Or well, when anything that matters to you comes to an end. This quote will keep you on the positive side of nostalgia.
#14 When he reminded us to stop for a bit, and appreciate what we have
Yes, we all run on a tight schedule, but stopping to appreciate, even for a moment the life that you've built for yourself can make a world of difference.
#15 And did the whole 'some people have it worse thing' without sounding condescending
The fact that 'some people have it worse' logic doesn't discount your troubles. Ever. But every once in a while, it does us good to look beyond our priveledge and empathize with the troubled lives around us. And as twisted as this sounds, it might even make you feel better about your own.
#16 When he gave us this little cliched nugget before Bollywood caught on
So that's what I can blame my insomnia on now. I always knew Ryan Gosling and I were meant to be.
#17 When he put loneliness into heart-wrenching simple words
This one won't inspire you, or even make you feel better about your unwanted solitude. But sometimes. all you need a someone who gets you, and understands exactly what you're going through. Someone who puts your pain in the simplest of words. All you need to know is that you're not alone.
#18 And made us feel better about our hidden weirdness
And also made us believe that there's someone just as weird out there.
#19 When he forced us to accept that every single one of us matter
Just a gentle reminder that no matter how screwed up things get, you matter.
#20 When he gave us the push we all need
This is for when your brain refuses to work, and you're just looking for that extra bit of inspiration. Basically, Dr.Seuss=Inspiration
#21 When he gave us the courage to live through every moment, when all we wanted to do is hide
This is for those truly terrifying moments in life when all you want to do is crawl under the safety of your blanket an disappear. Live every moment at the fullest. Face those questions head-on. The answers just might be simpler than you think.
Dr.Seuss is one of those underrated creative geniuses, someone you can go back at any age. I'm just going to leave his words here for when you're having a bad life, bad day, or even a bad minute.
