Shel Silverstein Quotes

He wants only to rest and to have a little peace.

I like my peace and quiet whenever I can grab it.

Come, Boy, sit down. Sit down and rest." And the boy did. And the tree was happy.

I only really and truly fully relax on my own. Give me a sun lounger, a pool and a sea view, and I'm happy.

I remember my dad, who coached football, would buy some of his players football shoes when they couldn't afford it.

The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.

Even if you don't have a lot, you can help someone.

To help a friend in need is easy, but to give him your time is not always opportune.

The great majority of people are calm, resourceful, altruistic or even beyond altruistic, as they risk themselves for others. We improvise the conditions of survival beautifully.

I will give my life to whoever in need, to any dear friend of mine.

It is neither the statesman nor the friend who is asking your help and assistance, but simply the man.

After the verb 'to Love', 'to Help' is the most beautiful verb in the world.

But Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut off from the world. You need that sort of thing.

It is nice finding that place where you can just go and relax.

I only wanted to help my people.

Helping someone is what life is all about.

Travelers repose and dream among my leaves.

I've come to the conclusion that it's not really possible to help others.

Water is always a support or a healing thing apart from, you know, love or peace of mind.

When someone came to ask us for help, it was sacred. We did not even think twice. We helped them, even if we had only meagre means; we offered them arms, a little bit of money, and in occasion, men.

God blesses him who helps his brother.

Bobby was one of the few people I had ever known who really wanted to do something for me.

It's human nature to want to help and soothe and save with your love, but it's also arrogant.

Real living is living for others.