Growing up, I wasn’t a huge Dr. Seuss fan, not because I didn’t like him but because we were reading other books in my home. I was more of a Berenstain Bears and Ramona Quimby reader. Since being a mom, however, I’ve become hooked on Dr. Seuss, with his rhyming words and quirky, introspective writing. If you’ve never tried, it’s quite a challenge to rhyme like he does and conjure up that many nonsense words. I love the life lessons that unexpectedly pop out of his seemingly trivial tales. I also find the words of Dr. Seuss very inspirational. In honor of his birthday on Sunday, I want to share my favorite 16 quotes.
If you’re a teacher planning lessons or a parent planning a birthday party, I hope you enjoy these 13 quotes as much as I do. Dr. Seuss was a brilliant, compassionate writer and his words continue to resonate today. Enjoy!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I love the one about standing out! Dr. Seuss was a brilliant man & I love all of these quotes.
Mandy@ TheHouseholdHero.com says
I wish my son loved Dr Seuss as much as I do. Despite reading it to him from the moment he was born, he has grown uninterested in the stories.
sgrcom says
I have always loved the “Don’t cry because its over” quote, but I didn’t realize that was Dr. Seuss! I love the wisdom behind the words in his books.
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
I love Dr Seuss, I think most of my favorite quotes are from him! Thanks for the great list, now I am inspired!
Jaime says
My cousin decorated her first son’s room in Dr. Seuss. Everything was so cute and the quotes were great. I’ve done Red Fish Blue Fish baby shower themes too. I love Dr. Seuss. I’m hoping Lucas will grow to love Dr. Seuss books. (He’s currently into dinosaurs and Clifford.)
Tracey Tabone says
These are great! I love Dr. Seuss quotes!
suejansons says
Wow! I never knew Dr. Seuss had so many quotes that I knew! I loved reading Dr. Seuss when I was a kid. Glad you are getting to enjoy his books now with your kids.
Rachael says
These are some really great quotes. I love Dr. Seuss, such great books.
April says
I absolutely love Dr. Seuss! His quotes are so common sense and self esteem building!
A Mom's Take says
I love the standout quote!! It’s my favorite!
Shop with Me Mama says
Love that last one the best! Those are such cute quotes!
Amanda H. says
I love how timely your post is. I just got emails today for events in the Chicago area this weekend that celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday (Mar. 2nd). Love the quotes!
alesha@fulltimemama says
I LOVE Dr Seuss and always have. My mom read his books to us when we were little, and now she owns nearly all of them for my own kids to enjoy when they’re at her house. He really was an amazing man. Awesome awesome quotes!
Shell Feis says
These are all great but I love the one about the nonsense waking up brain cells!
Toni says
I love the stand out quote. Dr. Suess has some great quotes for sure. We are big Suess fans here.
Jenni Polly Eaves says
My favorite is the Christmas quote. I was never a huge Dr. Seuss fan growing up either but I have a soft spot for the Grinch.
Amy Desrosiers says
My favorite Dr. Seuss book is Green Eggs and Ham!
Liz Mays says
Some of these I didn’t realize were even from Dr. Seuss. That’s pretty cool!
Alissa Boyle says
Love the list you put together! I didn’t realize these were all quotes from him, but I especially like the “We Are All a Little Weird…” quote.
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I love all of these! We read a lot of Dr. Seuss books when we were little too and I love to see that people still love him now as much as I did then!
Cassie Tucker says
I love the “To the world” quote, I didn’t know that was Dr. Seuss who said that though. I actually didn’t read Dr. Seuss as a kid so a lot of these were new to me 🙂
mommye says
I love these quotes. I think it would be fun to print some of these to hang i the house.
Christina Shirley says
We have a couple of these around the house. Love Dr Seuss!
Katherine Bartlett (@KBWhiskey) says
Awesome choices! My husband just wrote a book about him too!
Elizabeth Frank says
What a delightful exercise… I love all things Dr. Seuss; from the zany to the sublime.
Aimee says
I tear up every time we read the Lorax! That last quote is my favorite!
Rachée Fagg (@sayitrahshay) says
I can take Seuss in little quotes. He is NOT my favorite and I despise this time of year.
Krystal's Kitsch says
Love all these quotes! Dr. Seuss books are some of my favorite gifts for kids and adults who are celebrating a milestone (graduation, etc.).
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
What a great collection of quotes! One of my faves is the stand out quote – I wish more young people felt strong enough to be themselves than to follow the crowd.