I don’t want a grown-up person at all. A grownup won’t listen to me; he won’t learn. He will try to do things his own way and not mine. So I have to have a child. I want a good sensible loving child, one to whom I can tell all my most precious candy-making secrets-while I am still alive.
Roald Dahl
Childhood Desire, Parental Frustration, Sensible Wish, Childhood, Parenthood, Sensibility
Roald Dahl’s Quotes On Topics
Brave Journey | Matilda’s Craft | Choices | Book | Different Paths | Great Experience | Diversity | Homecoming Joy | Show Insights | Childhood Dream | Family Reaction | Individuality | Humorous Self-Perception | Sensibility | Innocent Humor | Rarity Value | Feelings | Nonsense | Limited Shots | Trust | More
More Roald Dahl Quotes
“She sat there majestic in her armchair, filling every inch of it. Not even a mouse could have squeezed in to sit beside her.” Roald Dahl
Majestic Presence, Dominant Figure, Grand Appearance, Presence, Appearance, Dominance
Roald Dahl Majestic Presence, Dominant Figure, Grand Appearance, Presence, Appearance, Dominance“I can see you is not born last week.” Roald Dahl
Wisdom, Humor, Experience, Wisdom, Humor, Experience
Roald Dahl Wisdom, Humor, Experience, Wisdom, Humor, Experience“He resembled, to an extraordinary degree, an asparagus.” Roald Dahl
Surprising Comparison, Physical Description, Unique Resemblance, Comparison, Description, Uniqueness
Roald Dahl Surprising Comparison, Physical Description, Unique Resemblance, Comparison, Description, Uniqueness“Human beans is the only animals that is killing their own kind.” Roald Dahl
Dark Humor, Human Nature, Critical Thoughts, Humor, Nature, Thoughts
Roald Dahl Dark Humor, Human Nature, Critical Thoughts, Humor, Nature, Thoughts“Their skin hung loose over their bodies like suits they had inherited from larger ancestors, with the trousers ridiculously baggy.” Roald Dahl
Descriptive Imagery, Humor In Appearance, Unique Description, Imagery, Humor, Appearance
Roald Dahl Descriptive Imagery, Humor In Appearance, Unique Description, Imagery, Humor, Appearance“What sort of a book would you like to read next?” she asked.” Roald Dahl
Reading Inquiry, Book Choices, Literary Curiosity, Reading, Books, Curiosity
Roald Dahl Reading Inquiry, Book Choices, Literary Curiosity, Reading, Books, Curiosity“A witch never gets caught. Don’t forget that she has magic in her fingers and devilry dancing in her blood.” Roald Dahl
Witch Magic, Devilry Power, Enchanted Life, Witchcraft, Magic, Power
Roald Dahl Witch Magic, Devilry Power, Enchanted Life, Witchcraft, Magic, Power“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“I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. He taught me that if you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. White hot and passionate is the only thing to be.” Roald Dahl
Passion, Enthusiasm, Life Lessons, Passion, Life, Enthusiasm
Roald Dahl Passion, Enthusiasm, Life Lessons, Passion, Life, Enthusiasm“When you’re writing, it’s rather like going on a very long walk.” Roald Dahl
Writing Process, Long Journey, Creative Effort, Writing, Journey, Creativity
Roald Dahl Writing Process, Long Journey, Creative Effort, Writing, Journey, Creativity“'Dexter' is a very well-oiled machine; it's just a great show and great to be part of.” Roald Dahl
Show Insights, Smooth Production, Great Experience, Show, Production, Experience
Roald Dahl Show Insights, Smooth Production, Great Experience, Show, Production, Experience“This dream is continuing very nice. It has a very dory-hunky ending.” Roald Dahl
Dreams, Creativity, Imagination, Imagination, Dreams, Creativity
Roald Dahl Dreams, Creativity, Imagination, Imagination, Dreams, Creativity“When writing about oneself, one must strive to be truthful. Truth is more important than modesty.” Roald Dahl
Self Reflection, Honest Writing, Truth Importance, Reflection, Honesty, Truth
Roald Dahl Self Reflection, Honest Writing, Truth Importance, Reflection, Honesty, Truth“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“I signaled the bus-driver and he stopped the bus for me right outside the cottage, and I flew down the steps of the bus straight into the arms of the waiting mother.” Roald Dahl
Warm Reunion, Bus Scene, Emotional Return, Reunion, Scene, Return
Roald Dahl Warm Reunion, Bus Scene, Emotional Return, Reunion, Scene, Return“Oh where, oh where had Snow White gone? She’d found it easy, being pretty To hitch a ride into the city.” Roald Dahl
Snow White, Beauty, Fairy Tale, Beauty, City, Fairy Tale
Roald Dahl Snow White, Beauty, Fairy Tale, Beauty, City, Fairy Tale“We are all a great deal luckier than we realize, we usually get what we want – or near enough.” Roald Dahl
Luck, Gratitude, Realization, Life, Gratitude, Luck
Roald Dahl Luck, Gratitude, Realization, Life, Gratitude, Luck“What she needed was just one person, one wise and sympathetic grown-up who could help her.” Roald Dahl
Seeking Help, Emotional Support, Trusted Mentor, Help, Support, Mentor
Roald Dahl Seeking Help, Emotional Support, Trusted Mentor, Help, Support, Mentor