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

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Citation

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

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You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Max Ehrmann

Desiderata

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Topic
Man and the universe

Author

Max Ehrmann
Source
Desiderata
Language
English
Time
1933 1930s 20th century
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Citation

Ehrmann, Max. Desiderata. Michigan Tradesman, 5 Apr. 1933.

Another quote about Work

The test of a vocation is the love of the drudgery it involves.

Logan Pearsall Smith

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Topic
Vocation Work

Author

Logan Pearsall Smith
Language
English
Time
1931 1930s 20th century
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Citation

Smith, Logan Pearsall. "Art and Letters." Afterthoughts. Constable & Company, 1931.

Another quote from 1939

Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh, my!

Dorothy Gale

The Wizard of Oz

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Topic
Facing one's fears
Speaker
Dorothy Gale
Actor
Judy Garland
Source
The Wizard of Oz
Medium
Film
Genre
Fantasy (film) Musical (film) Fantasy Musical
Language
English
Time
1939 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

The Wizard of Oz. Directed by Victor Fleming. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939.