About Dr. Seuss

Pen name of Theodor Geisel, beloved American author of children's books. (1904-1991)

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More from Dr. Seuss

• A person's a person, no matter how small.Horton Hears a Who! (1954)
• 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! (1978)
• 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! (1990)
• You're off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way.Oh, the Places You'll Go! (1990)
• I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful, one hundred percent.Horton Hatches the Egg (1940)
• You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room.Interview, The New York Times (May 21, 1986)

More quotes on getting started

• Action is the foundational key to all success.Tony Robbins
• I believe life is constantly testing us for our level of commitment, and life's greatest rewards are reserved for those who demonstrate a never-ending commitment to act until they achieve.Tony Robbins
• Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.Tony Robbins
• We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.Jim Rohn
• If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.Jim Rohn
• Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.Napoleon Hill

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