Quotes for Roald Dahl Day
Celebrating the work of the beloved children’s book author
September 13 is Roald Dahl’s birthday — and a day for those who have a special place in their hearts for his children’s books to celebrate his life and work. The following quotes are part of that celebration.
1. “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.”
2. “I will not pretend I wasn’t petrified. I was. But mixed in with the awful fear was a glorious feeling of excitement. Most of the really exciting things we do in our lives scare us to death. They wouldn’t be exciting if they didn’t.”
3. “I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I’ll put it before any of the things like courage or bravery or generosity or anything else.”
4. “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”
5. “The writer walks out of his workroom in a daze. He wants a drink. He needs it.”
6. “So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install, a lovely bookshelf on the wall.”
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