15 Cindy Lou Who Quotes: Unravel the Magic of Christmas with ‘The Grinch'

Cindy Lou is growing up, and while the festive season is here, she feels that there is something wrong with Christmas and that the spirit is beginning to disappear. She meets an unlikely friend in the green, scary, and hairy Grinch who, mostly unwillingly, helps them both find the true meaning of Christmas. Read these 15 quotes by Cindy Lou Who to get to know her character more.

"The Grinch" is a Christmas story written by Dr. Seuss and, so far, has been adapted into three films. At the film's core is the idea that individuals have lost the true meaning of Christmas, turning it into a commercial holiday instead of a particular time to be spent with the ones you love.

Cindy Lou Who, generally portrayed as around six to seven years old, plays a particularly vital role in uniting the Grinch, a disillusioned outcast from his community. Read 15 quotes from this young yet deceptively wise girl.

Cindy Lou Who and the Grinch, with Who’s quote: “Sometimes you just get lucky.” | Source: Youtube.com/UniversalPictures

Quotes about or to the Grinch

"I know he's mean and hairy and smelly, and his hands are cold and clammy, but I think he's kinda... sweet." ― Cindy Lou Who

"Santa, don't forget the Grinch." ― Cindy Lou Who

"But dad, I just don't understand something, why won't anyone talk about the Grinch?" ― Cindy Lou Who

"[To the Grinch] Thanks for saving me." ― Cindy Lou Who

Cindy Lou Who, with her quote: "Santa, don't forget the Grinch." | Source: Youtube.com/UniversalPictures

Quotes about Christmas

“Santie Claus, why? Why are you taking our Christmas tree? Why?” ― Cindy Lou Who

"I just wanted everyone to be together for Christmas." ― Cindy Lou Who

"No one should be alone on Christmas." ― Cindy Lou Who

“Sometimes you just get lucky.” ― Cindy Lou Who

"Santa, what's Christmas really about?" ― Cindy Lou Who

Cindy Lou Who, with her quote: "I just wanted everyone to be together for Christmas." | Source: Youtube.com/UniversalPictures

More Quotes from the Young Who from Whoville

"No matter how different a Who may appear, he will always be welcomed with holiday cheer." ― Cindy Lou Who

"So did I. I love you, Mom." ― Cindy Lou Who

"Merry Christmas! Thank you for shopping Farfingle's. Wait a second! Your change! Another minute closer to Christmas! And, for the next five minutes only, 99 percent off!" ― Cindy Lou Who

"I was afraid of that." ― Cindy Lou Who

Cindy Lou Who, with her quote: "No matter how different a Who may appear, he will always be welcomed with holiday cheer." | Source: Youtube.com/UniversalPictures

The 2000 adaptation of "The Grinch" made a massive splash, with Jim Carrey's performance as the misunderstood individual blowing everyone out of the water.

The young Cindy Lou Who, or Taylor Momsen, built quite a successful career in the entertainment industry. She took on the role of Jenny Humphrey in the original "Gossip Girl" and is the lead singer of the famous rock band "The Pretty Reckless," miles from the sweet image she portrayed in the movie.

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