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Shel Silverstein Quotes

Shel Silverstein quotes

American Poet September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999

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I was hoping that perhaps I could roll with you..."You cannot roll with me," said the Big O, "but perhaps you can roll by yourself. Shel Silverstein
The Little Boy and the Old Man. Said the little boy, "Sometimes I drop my spoon."Said the old man, "I do that too."The little boy whispered, "I wet my pants."I do that too," laughed the little old man. Said the little boy, "I often cry."The old man nodded, "So do I."But worst of all," said the boy, "it seems. Grown-ups don't pay attention to me."And he felt the warmth of a wrinkled old hand. I know what you mean," said the little old man. Shel Silverstein
Somebody has to go polish the stars, They're looking a little bit dull. Somebody has to go polish the stars, For the eagles and starlings and gulls. Have all been complaining they're tarnished and worn, They say they want new ones we cannot afford. So please get your rags. And your polishing jars, Somebody has to go polish the stars. Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein quote: "Do a loony-goony dance 'Cross the kitchen floor, Put something..."
Do a loony-goony dance 'Cross the kitchen floor, Put something silly in the world That ain't been there before. Shel Silverstein
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 bird— But if you’re a worm, sleep late. Shel Silverstein
There is a place where the sidewalk ends, And before the street begins, And there the grass grows soft and white, And there the sun burns crimson bright, And there the moon-bird rests from his flight To cool in the peppermint wind. Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein quote: "If the track is tough and the hill is rough, THINKING you can..."
If the track is tough and the hill is rough, THINKING you can just ain't enough! Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein quote: "Teddy said it was a hat, So I put it on. Now dad is saying,..."
Teddy said it was a hat, So I put it on. Now dad is saying, "where the heck's the toilet plunger gone? Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein quote: "would you like to hear the night i bravely fought..."
would you like to hear the night i bravely fought the- no? alright Shel Silverstein
He has the obligation to society that any human being has. I don't think a satirist has any greater obligation to society than a bricklayer or anybody else. Shel Silverstein
If you're sloppy, that's just fine. If you're moody, I won't mind. If you're fat, that's fine with me. If you're skinny, let it be. If you're bossy, that's all right. if you're nasty, I won't fight. If you're rough, well that's just you. If you're mean, that's all right too. Whatever you are is all okay. I don't like you anyway. Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein quote: "...I am writing these poems from inside a lion..."
...I am writing these poems from inside a lion... Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein quote: "To me, freedom entitles you to do something, not to not do..."
To me, freedom entitles you to do something, not to not do something. Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein quote: "My beard grows down to my toes, I never wears no clothes, I..."
My beard grows down to my toes, I never wears no clothes, I wraps my hair. Around my bare, And down the road I goes. Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein quote: "When I am gone what will you do? Who will write and draw for..."
When I am gone what will you do? Who will write and draw for you? Someone smarter-someone new? Someone better-maybe YOU! Shel Silverstein

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