Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, winner of two times Emmy Awards, a Peabody award, and a prestigious Pulitzer award, is a well-renowned children’s author, political cartoonist, illustrator, and poet. He is well known for revolutionizing children’s literature and is the man behind some of the famous children’s books, such as ‘The Cat in the Hat’, ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go’, ‘The Lorax’, and various others, that are enjoyed even today.
His incredible imagination and remarkable skills led him to write more than 60 children’s books; some are widely recognized, translated into approximately 20 languages, and converted into television shows. His books are not only a kid’s favorite, rather, they are also a great source of inspiration for teachers.
His books and quotes motivate educators to be unique, and resilient and never give up on children. Dr. Seuss, in his various books and interviews, has mentioned the importance of education and the role of teachers in imparting knowledge and guiding kids in the right direction. With his amazing quotes, Dr. Seuss encourages teachers and helps them channel their creativity into something grand and productive.
Given that, this post will highlight some of the best quotes from the famous Dr. Seuss that educators can resonate with and apply in their lives and teachings to impact some meaningful lessons.
Best dr. Seuss quotes for teachers
Dr. Seuss’s quotes are a great way to inspire teachers. His quotes are a reflection of his lifelong journey as a notable author and represent his views on the education system and teachers. Some of his outstanding quotes for teachers are stated below.
1. “It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.”
2. “A book is like life and anything can change.”
3. “If we do not choose, we will end up with none.”
4. “I meant what I said and I said what I meant.”
5. “Fill your house with stacks of books, in all crannies and all the nook.”
6. “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So get on your way.”
7. “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try.”
8. “Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.”
9. “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.”
10. “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
11. “I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I’ve bought a big bat. I’m all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”
12. “Reading can take you places you have never been before.”
13. “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.”
14. “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”
15. “Think and wonder, wonder and think.”
16. “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive that is your than you.”
17. “I know, up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here at the bottom we, too, should have rights.”
18. “Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you’ve ever imagined.”
19. “He who makes a beast out of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.”
20. “There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all.”
21. “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”
22. “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.”
23. “Oh, the things you can find if you don’t stay behind.”
24. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you will go.”
25. “How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness, how the time has flown. How did it get so late so soon?”
26. “So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact. And remember that life is a great balancing act.”
27. “Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted.”
28. “All alone! Whether you like it or not, alone is something you’ll be quite a lot.”
29. “Today I shall behave as if this is the day I will be remembered.”
30. “ASAP. Whatever that means. It must mean, ‘Act swiftly awesome pachyderm!”
31. “Don’t give up! I believe in you all. A person’s a person, no matter how small! And you very small people will not have to die. If you make yourselves heard! So come on, now, and TRY.
32. “You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.”
33. “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
34. “A person’s a person no matter how small.”
35. “From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.”
36. “Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.”
37. “I know it is wet and the sun is not sunny, but we can have lots of good fun that is funny.”
38. “You are on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the one who will decide where to go.”
39. “You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room.”
40. “When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.”
41. “Take every chance, drop every fear.”
42. “You will never get bored when you try something new. There’s really no limit to what you can do.”
43. “Nothing is going to change unless someone does something soon.”
44. “If things start happening, don’t worry. Don’t stew. Just go right along and you’ll start happening too.”
45. “It’s a troublesome world. All the people who are in it are troubled with troubles almost every minute. You ought to be thankful, a whole heaping lot, for the places and people you’re lucky you’re not.”
46. “Be awesome! Be a book nut!”
47. “You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.”
48. “So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.”
49. “They say I’m old fashioned and live in the past, but sometimes I think progress progresses too fast.”
50. “Remember me and smile, for it’s better to forget than to remember me and cry.”
51. “I’m sorry to say so but, sadly it’s true that bang-ups and hang-ups can happen to you.”
52. “Whenever things go a bit sour in a job I’m doing, I always tell myself, ‘You can do better than this.”
53. “You do not like them. So you say. Try them! Try them! And you may!”
54. “Adults are just obsolete children and the hell with them.”
55. “Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets.”
Summing up
Various authors and great personalities have highlighted the role of teachers in education and kid’s development. For instance, Maria Montessori’s quotes represent the importance of a teacher’s role in developing a supportive and positive environment for children, whereas Reggio Emilia’s quotes highlight the importance of teachers forming a strong bond with children for their development and helping them navigate their career paths. In the same run, Dr. Suess’s quotes are useful for teachers to develop a zeal for learning and reading in young kids.
Additionally, Dr. Suess’s quotes are a great way to cultivate grit, determination, and resilience in teachers. Using Dr. Seuss’s quotes for teachers along with quotes on making choices in life, ‘sharing is caring’, and educational quotes, educators can develop a positive learning environment in their classroom, and positively impact the growth of kids.
I am Sehjal Goel, a psychology student, and a writer. I am currently pursuing my Masters’s from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Child psychology has always fascinated me and I have a deep interest in learning about disabilities in children and spreading awareness regarding the same. My other areas of interest are neuropsychology and cognitive psychology. Connect me on Linkedin