1. When you need to escape…

“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.” ― Dr. Seuss

2. When knowledge is power…

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

3. When pondering the meaning of life, and other things…  

“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” ― Dr. Seuss

4. When you are feeling gleefully happy…

“In my world, everyone's a pony and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies!” ― Dr. Seuss

5. When you want to make a difference…

“Today I shall behave as if this is the day I will be remembered.” ― Dr. Seuss

6. When you feel powerless…

“You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes… you can steer yourself in any direction you choose…” ― Dr. Seuss

7. When you wonder if you matter…

“So, open your mouth, lad! For every voice counts!” ― Dr. Seuss

8. When you need a bright idea…

“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!” ― Dr. Seuss

9. When nostalgia creeps in…

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss

10.. Because, well, they are…

“Teeth are always in style.” ― Dr. Seuss

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