35+ Oh, The Places You'll Go Quotes By Dr. Seuss

Oluwatosin Michael
Sep 19, 2023 By Oluwatosin Michael
Originally Published on Mar 24, 2021
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The children's book 'Oh, The Places You'll Go' was written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss and was first published in January 1990.

The book deals with the journey of an unnamed protagonist who is about to leave his town. One of the most important parts of the book is when the character reaches 'The Waiting Place.'

'Oh, The Places You'll Go' made it to the 'The New York Times' Best-Selling Fiction Hardcover list when it was first published. The book is perceived as a good introduction for kids to the idea of going on adventures. It contains Dr. Seuss inspirational quotes that will help children get out of their box to face the world.

If you like the 'Oh, The Places You'll Go' quotes, do not forget to check out 'Cat In The Hat' quotes and 'The Lorax' quotes for more fun quotes from Dr. Seuss.

'Oh, The Places You'll Go' Graduation Quotes

Female graduate student

Many people relate to 'Oh, The Places You'll Go' as a book about graduation. So, here are some Doctor Seuss quotes from the book that are inspirational to any kids who are about to embark on a new journey.

1. “Congratulations!

Today is your day.

You're off to Great Places!

You're off and away!”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

2. “You're on your own. And you know what you know.

And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

3. “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'.  

4. “You'll be on your way up!

You'll be seeing great sights!

You'll join the high fliers

who soar to high heights.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.  

5. “You won't lag behind, because you'll have the speed.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.    

6. “You'll pass the whole gang and you'll soon take the lead.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.    

7. “Wherever you fly, you'll be best of the best.

Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.  

8. “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'.  

9. “You can get all hung up

in a prickle-ly perch.

And your gang will fly on.

You'll be left in a Lurch.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.  

10. “You can get so confused

that you'll start in to race

down long wiggled roads at a break-necking pace.”

Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.  

11. “You'll find the bright places

where Boom Bands are playing.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

12. “With banner flip-flapping,

once 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'.

13. “Oh, the places you'll go! There is fun to be done!

There are points to be scored. There are games to be won”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

14. “I'm afraid that some times

you'll play lonely games too.

Games you can't win

'cause you'll play against you.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

15. “On and on you will hike.

And I know you'll hike far

and face up to your problems

whatever they are.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

'Oh, The Places You'll Go' Quotes On Struggles And Success

'Oh, The Places You'll Go' quotes for students talk a lot about struggles. These Dr. Seuss quotes for kids give them the strength to face the world, knowing that hardships await in several forms. Hence, they will need to remember these quotes to face the evils that may come from any direction. Check out the 'will you succeed' Dr. Seuss quote in this sectional.

16. “You'll get mixed up, of course,

as you already know.

You'll get mixed up

with many strange birds as you go.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

17. “Step with care and great tact

and remember that Life's

a Great Balancing Act.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

18. “Un-slumping yourself

is not easily done.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

19. “Alone will be something

you'll be quite a lot.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

20. “But on you will go

though the weather be foul.

On you will go

though your enemies prowl.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

21. “Waiting for the fish to bite

or waiting for wind to fly a kite.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

22. “And when you're alone, there's a very good chance

you'll meet things that scare you right out of your pants.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

23. “Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting.

So.. .get on your way!”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'. These are the final lines of the great book.

24. “Kid, you will move mountains!”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

25. “On and on you will hike.

And I know you'll hike far

and face up to your problems

whatever they are. “

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

26. “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'.

27. “Somehow you'll escape

all that waiting and staying.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

28. “And will you succeed?

Yes! You will, indeed!

(98 and % percent guaranteed.)”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

29. “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'.

30. “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'.

Popular Quotes From 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'

Here are some popular quotes from Dr. Seuss that your kids should read today to help them remember the way to cross mountains once they grow up. You might even decide to gift them the book 'Oh, The Places You'll Go' as congratulations for their achievements and in events that they succeed.

31. “Onward up many

a frightening creek,

though your arms may get sore

and your sneakers may leak.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

32. “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'.

33. “So...

be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray

or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,

you're off to Great Places!”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

34. “On you will go

though the Hakken-Kraks howl.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

35. “...waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake

or a pot to boil, or a Better Break

or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants

or a wig with curls, or Another Chance.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

35. “...waiting, perhaps, for their Uncle Jake

or a pot to boil, or a Better Break

... or a wig with curls, or Another Chance.”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

36. “Waiting for a train to go...

or waiting around for a Yes or No…”

‒ Dr. Seuss, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 'Oh, The Places You'll Go' quotes then why not take a look at 'Horton Hears a Who' quotes, or Dr. Seuss graduation quotes.

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Written by Oluwatosin Michael

Bachelor of Science specializing in Microbiology

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Oluwatosin MichaelBachelor of Science specializing in Microbiology

With a Bachelor's in Microbiology from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Oluwatosin has honed his skills as an SEO content writer, editor, and growth manager. He has written articles, conducted extensive research, and optimized content for search engines. His expertise extends to leading link-building efforts and revising onboarding strategies. 

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