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Roald Dahl Quotes

Biography: Roald Dahl is renowned for his imaginative and darkly humorous childre... more Biography: Roald Dahl is renowned for his imaginative and darkly humorous children's books, including "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda." Born in Wales in 1916 to Norwegian parents, Dahl's storytelling was influenced by his adventurous life, including serving as an RAF fighter pilot during WWII. less

"It doesn't matter who you are or what you look like as long as somebody loves you."

Tags: Love, Identity, Acceptance, Kindness, Self-worth

"The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places."

Tags: Wisdom, Mystery, Discovery, Unexpected, Secrets

"Some people when they have taken too much, they can take it out on others, which is not right. Sometimes I just shut myself away to recuperate."

Tags: Mental health, Empathy, Self-care, Emotional well-being, Stress management

"I don't care if a reader hates one of my stories, just as long as he finishes the book."

Tags: Literature, Writing, Storytelling, Books, Criticism

"Grown ups are complicated creatures full of quirks and secrets."

Tags: Life, Human nature, Psychology, Behavior, Mystery

"It doesn't matter who you are or what you look like, so long as somebody loves you."

Tags: Love, Relationships, Identity, Compassion, Acceptance

"A person is a fool to become a writer. His only compensation is absolute freedom."

Tags: Creativity, Freedom, Passion, Literature, Dedication

"Of course I'm not a fool. But I'm not a genius either. "

Tags: Wisdom, Self-awareness, Identity, Acceptance, Humility

"Matilda said It's no good being poor How can she stop us from packing off to America But that's just what she's done She's come along and ruin everything"

Tags: Change, Dreams, Control, Poverty, Disappointment

"It is most unlikely I will be able to help you now because I have no way of knowing how to do so You must simply go on reading the books to find out"

Tags: Self-discovery, Learning, Knowledge, Persistence, Exploration

"A little magic can take you a long way"

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Empowerment, Positivity, Optimism

"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"

Tags: Human nature, Empathy, Compassion, Humanity, Kindness

"The more risks you allow children to take the better they learn to take care of themselves"

Tags: Resilience, Personal development, Learning, Independence, Self-care

"We have so much time and so little to do Scratch that reverse it"

Tags: Motivation, Perspective, Humor, Focus, Productivity

"It's impossible to make your eyes twinkle if you aren't feeling twinkly yourself"

Tags: Self-awareness, Happiness, Authenticity, Self-reflection, Emotions