What sentence from the original book The Lorax was removed in 1985?

The sentence that was removed from the original 1971 edition of *The Lorax* in 1985 was:

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."

This sentence was replaced with the now iconic line:

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."

While the change might seem subtle, it reflects a shift in Dr. Seuss's message. The original sentence, with its emphasis on the negativity of inaction, was considered too bleak by some. The revised sentence, with its hopeful tone, emphasizes the power of individual action and the potential for positive change.