78 Motivational Quotes By Shel Silverstein That Are Sure To Light Your Path
Famous As: Poet
Born On: 1930
Died On: 1999
Born In: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died At Age: 68
Sheldon Allen Silverstein, popularly known by his pen name Shel Silverstein, was an American children’s book writer, poet, cartoonist, screenwriter and a singer. He went on to become one of the most popular children’s story book writers of all time. Silverstein had been an avid cartoonist since his childhood and had reiterated in interviews that since he struggled with sports; making cartoon strips was his favorite activity. His work was published by several well known magazines and in 1955 he had his first big break when his cartoon collection ‘Take Ten’ was published. He also worked as a cartoonist for many years for the hugely popular men’s magazine ‘Playboy’ and worked on global stories for the magazine. He started off as a children’s book writer a bit late but soon became a hugely successful one and his books became instant hit across the globe with sales running into millions. Some of his well-known works include, ‘A Boy Named Sue’, ‘Where the Sidewalk Ends’ and ‘The Giving Tree’ among many others. He was also an accomplished songwriter and singer and had won two ‘Grammy Awards’. He was a man of rare gifts, with a pithy sense of humor. Much of what he has said or written has become quite famous as his quotes and thoughts and is quoted extensively. His thoughts and quotations tackled the most serious and sensitive topics in a lighter tone. Here are few of Shel Silverstein’s notable quotes.
Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.
If you are a dreamer come in
If you are a dreamer a wisher a liar
A hoper a pray-er a magic-bean-buyer
If youre a pretender com sit by my fire
For we have some flax golden tales to spin
Come in!
Come in!
Once there was a tree, and she loved a little boy.
Shel Silverstein
Do a loony-goony dance
'Cross the kitchen floor,
Put something silly in the world
That ain't been there before.
Shel Silverstein
She had blue skin,
And so did he.
He kept it hid
And so did she.
They searched for blue
Their whole life through,
Then passed right by-
And never knew.
All The Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas
Layin' In The Sun,
Talkin' 'Bout The Things
They Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda Done...
But All Those Woulda-Coulda-Shouldas
All Ran Away And Hid
From One Little Did.
Shel Silverstein
Tell my I'm clever,
Tell me I'm kind,
Tell me I'm talented,
Tell me I'm cute,
Tell me I'm sensitive,
Graceful and Wise
Tell me I'm perfect--
But tell me the TRUTH.
EARLY BIRD
Oh, if you’re a bird, be an early bird
And catch the worm for your breakfast plate.
If you’re a bird, be an early early bird--
But if you’re a worm, sleep late.
Shel Silverstein
Anything is possible. Anything can be.
Shel Silverstein
I know a way to stay friends forever,
There's really nothing to it,
I tell you what to do,
And you do it.
So what if nobody came?
I’ll have all the ice cream and tea,
And I’ll laugh with myself,
And I’ll dance with myself,
And I’ll sing, “Happy Birthday to me!
Shel Silverstein
And the tree was happy
Shel Silverstein
If the track is tough and the hill is rough,
THINKING you can just ain't enough!
