267 Quotes by Shel Silverstein

If you are a dreamer come in.

Underneath my outside face There’s a face that none can see. A little less smiley, A little less sure, But a whole lot more like me.

Through gypsy camps and swirling Arab fair, and moonlit woods where unicorns run free.

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.

But all the magic I have known I’ve had to make myself.

I’m making a list I’m making a list of things I must say For politeness, And goodness and kindness and gentleness Sweetness and rightness: Hello Pardon me How are you? Excuse me Bless you May I? Thank you Goodbye If you know some that I’ve forgot, Please stick them in you eye!

It’s amazing the difference A bit of sky can make.

How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it. How many slices in a bread? Depends how thin you cut it. How much good inside a day? Depends how good you live ’em. How much love inside a friend? Depends how much you give ’em.

What did the carrot say to the wheat? Lettuce rest, I’m feeling beet.