Shel Silverstein Quotes
No Difference Small as a peanut, Big as a giant, We're all the same size When we turn off the light. Rich as a sultan, Poor as a mite, We're all worth the same When we turn off the light. Red, black or orange, Yellow or white, We all look the same When we turn off the light. So maybe the way, To make everything right Is for god to just reach out And turn off the light!
Silverstein, Shel. "No Difference." Where the Sidewalk Ends, Harper & Row, 1974, p. 81.
Sheldon Allan Silverstein /ˈsɪlvərstiːn/ was an American writer, poet, cartoonist, songwriter and playwright. He is known for his cartoons, songs, and children's books. He styled himself as Uncle Shelby in some works. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold more than 20 million copies. Silverstein's songs have been recorded and popularized by a wide range of acts including Johnny Cash, The Irish Rovers and Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. He was the recipient of two Grammy Awards as well as Golden Globe Award and Academy Award nominations.