267 Quotes by Shel Silverstein

If you're a bird, be an early bird. But if you're a worm, sleep late.

Stand-up comics reflect less of a visual humor and more of a commentary.

Magic Sandra’s seen a leprechaun, Eddie touched a troll, Laurie danced with witches once, Charlie found some goblins gold. Donald heard a mermaid sing, Susy spied an elf, But all the magic I have known I've had to make myself.

If you're behind the times, they won't notice you. If you're right in tune with them, you're no better than they are, so they won't care much for you. Be just a little ahead of them.

If there is a book you want to read but isn`t written yet,write it.

The Yesees said yes to anything That anyone suggested. The Noees said no to everything Unless it was proven and tested. So the Yesees all died of much too much And the Noees all died of fright, But somehow I think the Thinkforyourselfees All came out all right.

And all the colors I am inside have not been invented yet.

Thanksgiving dinner's sad and thankless. Christmas dinner's dark and blue. When you stop and try to see it From the turkey's point of view.

When the light turns green, you go.When the light turns red, you stop.But what do you do when the light turns blue with orange and lavender spots?