Tell me I'm clever, Tell me I'm kind, Tell me I'm talented, Tell me I'm cute, Tell me I'm sensitive, Graceful and wise, Tell me I'm perfect - But tell me the truth.

Quote by Shel Silverstein

Topics: Shel Silverstein Quotes

Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles,...

Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles,...

If you want to find out what a writer or a cartoonist really feels, look...

If you want to find out what a writer or a cartoonist really feels, look...

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

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

I know a way to stay friends forever, There's really nothing to it, I tell...

I know a way to stay friends forever, There's really nothing to it, I tell...

He has the obligation to society that any human being has. I don't think a...

He has the obligation to society that any human being has. I don't think a...

And the tree was happy

And the tree was happy

Tell me I'm clever, Tell me I'm kind, Tell me I'm talented, Tell me I'm...

Tell me I'm clever, Tell me I'm kind, Tell me I'm talented, Tell me I'm...

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

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

If you're behind the times, they won't notice you. If you're right in tune with...

If you're behind the times, they won't notice you. If you're right in tune with...

If the track is tough and the hill is rough, THINKING you can just ain't...

If the track is tough and the hill is rough, THINKING you can just ain't...

I believe that if you don't want to do anything, then sit there and don't...

I believe that if you don't want to do anything, then sit there and don't...

I will not play tug o' war. I'd rather play hug o' war. Where everyone...

I will not play tug o' war. I'd rather play hug o' war. Where everyone...

Friendship I've discovered a way to stay friends forever -- There's really nothing to it....

Friendship I've discovered a way to stay friends forever -- There's really nothing to it....

Ricky was L but he's home with the flu, Lizzie, our O, had some homework...

Ricky was L but he's home with the flu, Lizzie, our O, had some homework...

I myself do not believe in explaining anything.

I myself do not believe in explaining anything.

If you are a dreamer,come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar,...

If you are a dreamer,come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar,...

Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles,...

Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles,...

A sister is one who reaches for your hand and touches your heart

A sister is one who reaches for your hand and touches your heart

If I had a rose for every time I thought of you, I'd be picking...

If I had a rose for every time I thought of you, I'd be picking...

Without humor, life is boring. Without love, life is hopeless. Without friends like you, life...

Without humor, life is boring. Without love, life is hopeless. Without friends like you, life...

I hear Glenn Hoddle has found God. That must have been one hell of a...

I hear Glenn Hoddle has found God. That must have been one hell of a...

Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending.

Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending.