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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Another quote from the 1930s

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
Authentication Score 3
Citation

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

Another quote about Work

When hearts are high the time will fly, so whistle while you work.

Snow White

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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Topic
Good vibes only Good mood Work Time
Speaker
Snow White
Actor
Adriana Caselotti
Source
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Medium
Film
Genre
Animation (film) Fantasy (film) Animation Fantasy
Language
English
Time
1937 1930s 20th century
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Citation

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Directed by David Hand, Walt Disney Productions, 1937.

Another quote from 1939

Success is relative:
It is what we can make of the mess we have
made of things.

T.S. Eliot

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Topic
Success
Speaker
Agatha

Author

T.S. Eliot
Source
The Family Reunion
Medium
Play
Language
English
Time
1939 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Eliot, T. S. The Family Reunion. Performed by Michael Redgrave, Helen Haye, and Catherine Lacey. 1939, Westminster Theatre, London, England, UK, pt. 2, sc. 3.