27 Oh the Places You'll Go! Quotes by Dr. Seuss

“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” is a popular book that is written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss.

This book was was first published in year 1990 and has since then become a popular book gift for special occasions such as graduations, farewells and birthdays.

The book teaches and encourages readers to embrace life’s adventures and all the possibilities and challenges that come with them.

Here are some amazing quotes from the book Oh the Places You’ll Go!

Oh the Places You’ll Go! Quotes by Dr. Seuss

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. ~ Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

“Fame you’ll be famous, as famous as can be, with everyone watching you win on TV, Except when they don’t because sometimes they won’t..” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“Things may happen and often do to people as brainy and footsy as you” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“It’s opener, out there, in the wide, open air.” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“Simple it’s not, I’m afraid you will find, for a mind maker-upper to make up his mind.” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

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Best Oh the Places You’ll Go! Quotes

“Onward up many a frightening creek, though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. Oh! The places you’ll go!” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“Out there things can happen, and frequently do,
To people as brainy and footsy as you.
And when things start to happen, don’t worry, don’t stew.
Just go right along, you’ll start happening too!” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“You can get so confused
that you’ll start in to race
down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace
and grind on for miles across weirdish wild space,
headed, I fear, toward a most useless place.
The Waiting Place…” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“All Alone!
Whether you like it or not,
Alone will be something
you’ll be quite a lot.
And when you’re alone, there’s a very good chance
you’ll meet things that scare you right out of your pants.
There are some, down the road between hither and yon,
that can scare you so much you won’t want to go on.” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“You’ll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You’ll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left.” ~ Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Quotes from Oh the Places You’ll Go!

“Oh the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all.” ~ Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

“You will come to a place where the streets are not marked.
Some windows are lighted. but mostly they’re darked.
But mostly they’re darked.
A place you could sprain both your elbow and chin!
Do you dare to stay out? Do you dare to go in?
How much can you lose? How much can you win?” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.
And never mix up your right foot with your left.
And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.)” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“And when you’re alone there’s a very good chance
you’ll meet things that scare you right out of your pants
There are some, down the road between hither and yon,
that can scare you so much you won’t want to go on.” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“Kid, you’ll move mountains.” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“I’m sorry to say so
but, sadly, it’s true
that Bang-ups
and Hang-ups
can happen to you.” ~ Dr. Seuss (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.” ~ Dr. Seuss (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. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

Famous Oh the Places You’ll Go! Quotes

“So…
be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O’Shea,
you’re off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So…get on your way!” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“You’re off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So… get on your way!” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed.
You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead.
Wherever you fly, you’ll be best of the best.
Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.
Except when you don’t.
Because, sometimes, you won’t.” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“When you’re in a Slump,
you’re not in for much fun.
Un-slumping yourself
is not easily done.” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

“So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you’ll move mountains.” ~ Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

“With banner flip-flapping,
one more you’ll ride high!
Ready for anything under the sky.
Ready because you’re that kind of a guy!” ~ Dr. Seuss (Oh, the Places You’ll Go!).

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