Listen to the MUSTN’TS, child,
Listen to the DON’TS
Listen to the SHOULDN’TS
The IMPOSSIBLES, the WONT’S
Listen to the NEVER HAVES
Then listen close to me-
Anything can happen, child,
ANYTHING can be.

Shel Silverstein

Listen to the Mustn’ts

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Topic

Eff the haters Taking risks Going for it

Author

Shel Silverstein

Source

Listen to the Mustn’ts Where the Sidewalk Ends

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1974 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Silverstein, Shel. "Listen to the Mustn’ts." Where the Sidewalk Ends. Harper & Row, 1974, I. 1.

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Source
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Time
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Citation

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Author

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Source
Prudence Essays: First Series (Emerson)
Medium
Essay
Statement Type
Paradox Proverbs, aphorisms and adages
Language
English
Time
1841 1840s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Emerson, Ralph Waldo. "Prudence." Essays: First Series. Boston: James Munroe and Company, 1841.

Current Citation

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