L. Frank Baum

Unless one can think wisely it is better to remain a dummy.

I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.

Everything in life is unusual until you become accustomed to it.

No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire.

To destroy an offender cannot benefit society so much as to redeem him.

The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick.

Imagination has brought mankind through the dark ages to its present state of civilization. Imagination led Columbus to discover America. Imagination led Franklin to discover electricity.

There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid.

It seems unfortunate that strong people are usually so disagreeable and overbearing that no one cares for them. In fact, to be different from your fellow creatures is always a misfortune.

But you will admit that it is a very good thing to be alive.

Familiarity with any great thing removes our awe of it.

I can't give you a brain, but I can give you a diploma.

The queerness doesn't matter so long as they're friends.

Hearts will never be practical until they can be made unbreakable.

Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.