More Than Just a Cat and A Hat.

Dr. Seuss, the children's author has come up with some great advice in his books. The famous tales we were all raised on may serve a greater purpose than purely entertainment. These books discuss, ideals and morals many "grown-ups" have too quickly forgotten. The imaginary communities Seuss discusses bring to light many "real-life" problems facing our world today. The only difference is, at the end of the story, the characters in his books make the right, ethical decision, regardless of the situation. Children, automatically accept the idea that every story ends happily, because they are too young to comprehend a reason it wouldn't. Their outlook has not yet been colored by negative outside experience, or pessimism. They, do not yet doubt the idea that all people, are good people. If we thought more like children, and assumed people would do usually do the right thing, is it possible that they could? Maybe we should start living more like doctor Seuss advises. If you read carefully, it's clear that these stories are not just for youngsters. Here are some quotes I found surprisingly compelling:

And today the great Yertle, that Marvelous he,
Is King of the Mud. That is all he can see.
And the turtles, of course...all the turtles are free
As turtles and, maybe, all creatures should be.
Yertle the Turtle (1958)


Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better. It's not.
The Lorax (1971)

Don't give up! I believe in you all
A person's a person, no matter how small!
And you very small persons will not have to die
If you make yourselves heard! So come on, now, and TRY!
Horton Hears a Who! (1954)


"This," cried the Mayor, "is your town's darkest hour!
The time for all Whos who have blood that is red
To come to the aid of their country!" he said.
"We’ve GOT to make noises in greater amounts!
So, open your mouth, lad! For every voice counts!"
Horton Hears a Who! (1954)


Dr. Seuss should've ran for president. He would have had my vote.



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