“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”

— Dr. Seuss, Happy Birthday to You! (1959)

About Dr. Seuss

1904 – 1991

American children's author and illustrator, creator of 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!'.

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”

“Kid, you'll move mountains.”

“To thine own self be true.”

“Become who you are.”

“Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly.”

“When we lack ourselves, we lack everything.”

“The important thing is to get yourself born. You’re entitled to that. But you’re not entitled to life.”

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”