And when they played they really played. And when they worked they really worked.

Dr. Seuss

The King's Stilts

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Topic

Being present Work and play Work Play

Author

Dr. Seuss

Source

The King's Stilts

Medium

Children's book

Genre

Children's literature

Language

English

Time

1939 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Children's book author Writer

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Dr. Seuss. The King's Stilts. Random House, 1939.

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Topic
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Source
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Medium
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Language
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Time
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When hearts are high the time will fly, so whistle while you work.

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Medium
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Genre
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Citation

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Another quote from 1939

I am interested in the future because I expect to spend the rest of my life in the future.

Charles F. Kettering

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Topic
The future
Speaker
Charles F. Kettering
Language
English
Time
1939 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 1
Citation

Kettering, Charles F. Spoken during a luncheon. Joint luncheon held by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and the Advertising Club. July 1939, Los Angeles, CA, USA.