I cannot be helping it if I sometimes is saying things a little squiggly. I.
Roald Dahl
Playful Language, Unique Expressions, Self Humor, Playful, Language, Humor
Roald Dahl’s Quotes On Topics
Story Completion | Right Vs Wrong | Invitation | Amazement | Courage Reflection | Unique Logic | Kindness Philosophy | Cultural Norms | Bold Spirit | Mysterious Behavior | Extraordinary Skills | Passionate People | Suspense | Beauty Standards | Feelings | Giants | Educational Passion | Moral Failures | Creative Thought | Storytelling Magic | More
More Roald Dahl Quotes
“Perhaps it’s chasing me. But I don’t think it will ever catch me because I am moving fast.” Roald Dahl
Determined Mindset, Escaping Fear, Personal Speed, Determination, Fear, Speed
Roald Dahl Determined Mindset, Escaping Fear, Personal Speed, Determination, Fear, Speed“This Giant had some sort of magic in his legs.” Roald Dahl
Magical Description, Giant’s Traits, Mystical Strength, Magic, Giants, Strength
Roald Dahl Magical Description, Giant’s Traits, Mystical Strength, Magic, Giants, Strength“However small the chance might be of striking lucky, the chance was there.” Roald Dahl
Opportunity Hope, Luck Chance, Optimistic View, Opportunity, Luck, Optimism
Roald Dahl Opportunity Hope, Luck Chance, Optimistic View, Opportunity, Luck, Optimism“Every dream in the world is making a different sort of buzzy-hum music.” Roald Dahl
Dream Sounds, Imaginative Thoughts, World Dreams, Dreams, Imagination, World
Roald Dahl Dream Sounds, Imaginative Thoughts, World Dreams, Dreams, Imagination, World“Occasionally one comes across parents who take the opposite line, who show no interest at all in their children, and these of course are far worse than the doting ones.” Roald Dahl
Parental Neglect, Absentee Parents, Child Impact, Parenting, Neglect, Impact
Roald Dahl Parental Neglect, Absentee Parents, Child Impact, Parenting, Neglect, Impact“Art is only immoral when practiced by amateurs.” Roald Dahl
Art Criticism, Immorality Debate, Professionalism, Art, Criticism, Debate
Roald Dahl Art Criticism, Immorality Debate, Professionalism, Art, Criticism, Debate“This morning from a halibut.” Roald Dahl
Playful Randomness, Unique Start, Quirky Ideas, Randomness, Start, Ideas
Roald Dahl Playful Randomness, Unique Start, Quirky Ideas, Randomness, Start, Ideas“It seemed to be suspended by some invisible thread, like a toy bird hanging from the ceiling.” Roald Dahl
Suspended Beauty, Delicate Imagery, Unique Vision, Beauty, Imagery, Vision
Roald Dahl Suspended Beauty, Delicate Imagery, Unique Vision, Beauty, Imagery, Vision“When I walked to school in the mornings I would start out alone but would pick up four other boys along the way. We would set out together after school across the village green.” Roald Dahl
Childhood Walks, School Memories, Friendship Bonds, Childhood, School, Friends
Roald Dahl Childhood Walks, School Memories, Friendship Bonds, Childhood, School, Friends“The only meals they could afford were bread and margarine for breakfast, boiled potatoes and cabbage for lunch, and cabbage soup for supper.” Roald Dahl
Poverty, Simple Meals, Family Struggles, Economic Hardship, Meals, Poverty
Roald Dahl Poverty, Simple Meals, Family Struggles, Economic Hardship, Meals, Poverty“I’ve always said to myself that if a little pocket calculator can do it why shouldn’t I?” Roald Dahl
Practical Motivation, Logical Thinking, Technology Inspiration, Motivation, Logic, Technology
Roald Dahl Practical Motivation, Logical Thinking, Technology Inspiration, Motivation, Logic, Technology“I was already beginning to realize that the only way to conduct oneself in a situation where bombs rained down and bullets whizzed past, was to accept the dangers and all the consequences as calmly as possible. Fretting and sweating about it all was not going to help.” Roald Dahl
War Reflections, Calm Acceptance, Practical Wisdom, War, Calm, Wisdom
Roald Dahl War Reflections, Calm Acceptance, Practical Wisdom, War, Calm, Wisdom“There are no strangers in here, just friends you haven’t met.” Roald Dahl
Friendship Optimism, Warm Welcome, Strangers Perspective, Friendship, Optimism, Strangers
Roald Dahl Friendship Optimism, Warm Welcome, Strangers Perspective, Friendship, Optimism, Strangers“Get up at once, you lazy little beast!” Roald Dahl
Discipline, Motivation, Humor, Motivation, Discipline, Humor
Roald Dahl Discipline, Motivation, Humor, Motivation, Discipline, Humor“Everybody was feeling happy now. The sun was shining brightly out of a soft blue sky and the day was calm. The giant peach, with the sunlight glinting on its side, was like a massive golden ball sailing upon a silver sea.” Roald Dahl
Peaceful Moment, Magical Imagery, Sunny Day, Peace, Magic, Day
Roald Dahl Peaceful Moment, Magical Imagery, Sunny Day, Peace, Magic, Day“When Bruce Bogtrotter had eaten his way through half of the entire enormous cake, he paused for just a couple of seconds and took several deep breaths.” Roald Dahl
Cake, Humor, Eating Challenge, Humor, Challenge, Cake
Roald Dahl Cake, Humor, Eating Challenge, Humor, Challenge, Cake“I think you is barking up the wrong dog.” Roald Dahl
Mixed Metaphor, Confused Statement, Humorous Comment, Humor, Confusion, Humor
Roald Dahl Mixed Metaphor, Confused Statement, Humorous Comment, Humor, Confusion, Humor“I go down to my little hut, where it's tight and dark and warm, and within minutes I can go back to being six or seven or eight again.” Roald Dahl
Creative Retreat, Nostalgic Space, Warm Memories, Creativity, Nostalgia, Warmth
Roald Dahl Creative Retreat, Nostalgic Space, Warm Memories, Creativity, Nostalgia, Warmth