Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Shel Silverstein Playwright

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Sep 25, 1930
  • Died: May 10, 1999

Sheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein was an American poet, singer-songwriter, cartoonist, screenwriter, and author of children's books. He styled himself as Uncle Shelby in some works. Translated into more than 30 languages, his books have sold over 20 million copies.

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

To me, freedom entitles you to do something, not to not do something. freedom

Mother's Day May 12, 2025

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 quotes from Robert Browning

22 quotes from Robert Browning

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 sayings from Honore de Balzac

53 sayings from Honore de Balzac

With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 quotes from Isadora Duncan

5 quotes from Isadora Duncan

The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 other quotes from Henry Ward Beecher

58 other quotes from Henry Ward Beecher