Dr. Seuss Quotes: 10 Memorable Quotes In Honor Of Dr. Seuss' Birthday And 'The Lorax'

"I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues."

There are few quotes more memorable than this one from Dr. Seuss’ 1971 classic “The Lorax.” For over 40 years, this book has been reminding kids how important environmental issues are (and how adorable Barbaloots in Barbaloot suits can be). Today, on the same day that would have been Dr. Seuss’ 107th birthday, Universal’s animated version opens nationwide -- and is expected to bring a whole new generation of fans to the story.

The beauty of Seuss is that his books appeal to children and adults of all ages, but bring up issues that parents might not know how to talk about. Rebecca Woolf of Girl’s Gone Child, wrote about taking her two older children to the premiere of "The Lorax" movie even though they hadn’t read the book:

We should have read them the story before we saw the film as to brief them on what is and has always been, a very dark, upsetting story. Not that they were scared, just a little sad that "bad guys can be so bad" ... But in the car, on the way home, we discussed the film and what was happening and what it meant and how sometimes "bad guys" are just "lost guys. Or girls ... "

So to celebrate all things Seuss we’ve rounded up 10 memorable quotes from his books. What are your favorite Seuss-isms? Tweet @HuffPostParents with #SeussQuotes and let us know!

LOOK: 10 Memorable Quotes From Dr. Seuss Books

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[Stellar Caterpillar]

02:09 AM on 03/05/2012

I recommend his books as part of baby's first library because they are great for learning to read. Dr. Seuss was brilliant! I just wrote about this on my online guide for parents. His books contain the 4 R's: rhythm, rhyme, repetition, and the ridiculous...elements of great stories and good learning!
http://stellarcaterpillar.com/2012/03/02/baby-books-dr-seuss/

[newtom]

12:21 AM on 03/05/2012

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss, "The Lorax"

Saw the movie tonight. What a treat! I just LOVE Seuss' work. Has more meaning every time I read it.

[cpohuerntoniexy]

08:47 PM on 03/04/2012

Love, Love, Love Dr. Suess!!!!

[mozartmaid2]

11:10 AM on 03/04/2012

Dr. Seuss' body of work is a gift to us all -- gently insightful, yet whimsical and fun. His "Hop on Pop" was the first book I ever read. I actually think I memorized it first, and then learned to read it around the age of 4 or so. I remember being so proud that I could read the book, that I read it aloud to my parents over and over, to the point of annoyance, I'm sure. But to me, it was the best thing in the world!

Thank you, Dr. Seuss!

[Carachama]

09:43 AM on 03/04/2012

The lesson of Green Eggs and Ham is found in this line:

"You do not like them, so you say. Try them! Try them! And you may. Try them and you may I say."

[Carachama]

09:41 AM on 03/04/2012

Great quotes except for the Green Eggs and Ham one.

I like a couple of others from the Lorax. They are the darker passages that are telling of the human condition:

"Business is business and business must grow, regardless of crummies in tummies you know".

"I meant no harm, I most truly did not, but I had to get bigger so bigger I got."

[Willett]

06:21 AM on 03/03/2012

One of my favorites: I meant what I said and I said what I meant, an elephant's faithful 100%. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

[Jennifer Partlow]

06:49 PM on 03/02/2012

http://www.arborday.org/