I asked the Zebra, are you black with white stripes? Or white with black stripes? And the zebra asked me, Are you good with bad habits? Or …

- Shel Silverstein

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.

- Shel Silverstein

The Voice There is a voice inside of you That whispers all day long, "I feel this is right for me, I know that this is wrong." No teacher, preacher, …

- Shel Silverstein

Never explain what you do. It speaks for itself. You only muddle it by talking about it.

- Shel Silverstein

Just 'cause somethin' ain't been done Don't mean it can't be did.

- Shel Silverstein

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

- Shel Silverstein

i made myself a snowball As perfect as can be. I thought I'd keep it as a pet, And let it sleep with me. I made it some pajamas And a pillow for it's…

- Shel Silverstein

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

- Shel Silverstein

There are no happy endings. Endings are the saddest part, So just give me a happy middle And a very happy start.

- Shel Silverstein