“Nothing is Going to Get Better. It’s Not” And More Dr. Seuss Quotes That Fit Today’s… Situation
In times of political turmoil and transformation from democracy to idiocy, it can be comforting to turn to the words from the Greats. Also people with PhD’s are always helpful for periods of uncertainty. Dr. Seuss is both of those things, and luckily, many of his quotes that you grew up with as a child are still here for you to provide whimsical solace. Here are some of the best Dr. Seuss quotes for today:
From there to here, from here to there, defunded social programs are everywhere!
— Dr. Seuss, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
You have government-approved-genetically-modified brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose (within the confines of your 6x8 foot cube). You’re on your own. And you know what Putin wants you to know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go. Yep you’re autonomous, don’t you forget! (Why, who told you otherwise?)
— Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Today you are You! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is You-er than You! Until tomorrow when your Russian clone is born in order to take your place in society.
— Dr. Seuss, Happy Birthday to You!
I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-Am. Ever since chickens became radioactive, I haven’t been able to eat breakfast, so please don’t insist!
— Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. At least that’s what the president always says in press conferences
You’ll miss the best things and all of the people who are dying on the street because they can’t afford healthcare if you keep your eyes shut.
— Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
And what happened then? Well… in Whoville they say that Trump’s small hands grew three sizes that day!
— Dr. Seuss, How the Trump Stole America (2017 edition)
A person’s a person, no matter how small. Well, unless they’re freakishly small, then should be shunned and mocked by the people who are tall.
— Dr. Seuss, Horton Hears a Who!
You know you’re in in America when you can’t stay awake because reality is finally scarier than your nightmares.
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. And that’s why they’re burning all the books — look!
— Dr. Seuss, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut!
You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain to jump off of is waiting, so… get on your way!
— Dr. Seuss, Oh! The Places You’ll Go!
NOTE: Attributions link to original (and let’s face it outdated) quotes.
