Quotes from Horton Hears a Who!

“A person's a person, no matter how small.”
― Dr. Seuss, quote from Horton Hears a Who!

“ASAP. Whatever that means. It must mean, 'Act swiftly awesome pacyderm!”
― Dr. Seuss, quote from Horton Hears a Who!

“Horton, the kangaroo has sent Vlad!'
Vlad? I know two Vlads. One is a cute little bunny that brings me cookies. The other is bad Vlad. Which Vlad?'
Which one do you think?'
Bad Vlad?'
Good call.”
― Dr. Seuss, quote from Horton Hears a Who!

“When at last we are sure
You’ve been properly pilled,
Then a few paper forms
Must be properly filled
So that you and your heirs
May be properly billed.”
― Dr. Seuss, quote from Horton Hears a Who!

“This," cried the Mayor, "is your town's darkest hour!
The time for all Whos who have blood that is red
To come to the aid of their country!" he said.
"We've GOT to make noises in greater amounts!
So, open your mouth, lad! For every voice counts!”
― Dr. Seuss, quote from Horton Hears a Who!

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