Dr. Seuss said a lot of wise things among the rhymes and zany characters that epitomize his legendary books. However, while reading, your kids may miss the deeper meaning. Pull out these quotable lines and use them when kids need a little motivation in the school of life.
Quotes to Encourage Perseverance
Nothing in life is 100% guaranteed, but a positive attitude goes a long way toward success, and when your kids get discouraged, these quotes are good reminders.
“And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)”
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
—The Lorax
Quotes about the Importance of Choices
As children grow and mature, it is important to remember their life choices ultimately belong to them. They can make good choices because you, as their parent, have given them the tools (education, physical safety, emotional support) to do so.
Empowering children to make their own decisions is an important step in raising the next generation. Remind them smart people make smart choices because they use the gifts they have been given.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”
—Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
“With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you’re too smart to go down any not-so-good street.”
—Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Quotes to Inspire Learning
Learning can be challenging. These quotes encourage your child to try and try again rather than giving up. They are an important reminder for kids in our tech-driven world to never stop thinking, wondering, and appreciating the world around them. If they never stop learning, they’ll never stop finding new things to enjoy.
“Think and wonder, wonder and think.”
—Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
—I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if only you try!”
—Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!
Quotes about the Value of a Person
These quotes are lovely reminders to your child that they are unique and specially crafted to do the things only they can do. Use these quotes anytime you want to inspire confidence in your child and remind them of every human being’s value.
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
—Happy Birthday to You!
“A person’s a person, no matter how small.”
—Horton Hears a Who!
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