Most of the really exciting things we do in our lives scare us to death. They wouldn’t be exciting if they didn’t.
Roald Dahl
Life Challenges, Thrilling Experiences, Fear Reflection, Challenges, Experiences, Fear
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More Roald Dahl Quotes
“A good plot is like a dream.” Roald Dahl
Storytelling Wisdom, Creative Thoughts, Writing Insight, Storytelling, Creativity, Writing
Roald Dahl Storytelling Wisdom, Creative Thoughts, Writing Insight, Storytelling, Creativity, Writing“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“Most of the really exciting things we do in our lives scare us to death. They wouldn’t be exciting if they didn’t.” Roald Dahl
Life Challenges, Thrilling Experiences, Fear Reflection, Challenges, Experiences, Fear
Roald Dahl Life Challenges, Thrilling Experiences, Fear Reflection, Challenges, Experiences, Fear“The reason I collect good ideas is because plots themselves are very difficult indeed to come by.” Roald Dahl
Creativity, Ideas, Writing, Inspiration, Creativity, Writing
Roald Dahl Creativity, Ideas, Writing, Inspiration, Creativity, Writing“The walls were wet and sticky, and peach juice was dripping from the ceiling. James opened his mouth and caught some of it on his tongue. It tasted delicious.” Roald Dahl
Unexpected Delight, Sweet Taste, Surprising Experience, Delight, Taste, Experience
Roald Dahl Unexpected Delight, Sweet Taste, Surprising Experience, Delight, Taste, Experience“And Matilda found, to her surprise, that life could be fun. She decided to have as much fun as possible. After all, she was a very smart kid.” Roald Dahl
Fun, Childhood, Surprise, Life Lessons, Fun, Childhood
Roald Dahl Fun, Childhood, Surprise, Life Lessons, Fun, Childhood“It is most unlikely. But – here comes the big “but” – not impossible.” Roald Dahl
Optimistic Doubt, Suspenseful Thought, Unlikely Events, Optimism, Suspense, Events
Roald Dahl Optimistic Doubt, Suspenseful Thought, Unlikely Events, Optimism, Suspense, Events“And on the pillow of the bed lay the head.” Roald Dahl
Surreal Imagery, Strange Scene, Visual Detail, Imagery, Scene, Detail
Roald Dahl Surreal Imagery, Strange Scene, Visual Detail, Imagery, Scene, Detail“It was one of those golden autumn afternoons and there were blackberries and splashes of old man’s beard in the hedges, and the hawthorn berries were ripening scarlet for the birds when the cold winter came along. There were tall trees here and there on either side, oak and sycamore and ash and occasionally a sweet chestnut.” Roald Dahl
Autumn Description, Nature Imagery, Seasonal Beauty, Autumn, Nature, Beauty
Roald Dahl Autumn Description, Nature Imagery, Seasonal Beauty, Autumn, Nature, Beauty“A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.” Roald Dahl
Playful Wisdom, Light-Hearted Humor, Joyful Thinking, Wisdom, Humor, Thinking
Roald Dahl Playful Wisdom, Light-Hearted Humor, Joyful Thinking, Wisdom, Humor, Thinking“The watchers below could see the chocolate swishing around the boy in the pipe, and they could see it building up behind him in a solid mass, pushing against the blockage. The pressure was terrific. Something had to give. Something did give, and that something was Augustus. WHOOF! Up he shot again like a bullet in the barrel of a gun.” Roald Dahl
Comic Chaos, Dramatic Scene, Augustus Event, Chaos, Drama, Event
Roald Dahl Comic Chaos, Dramatic Scene, Augustus Event, Chaos, Drama, Event“You chose books, I chose looks. Now see the difference?” Roald Dahl
Life Choices, Values Contrast, Different Paths, Choices, Values, Paths
Roald Dahl Life Choices, Values Contrast, Different Paths, Choices, Values, Paths“A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly.” Roald Dahl
Positive Thinking, Inner Beauty, Thought Influence, Positivity, Beauty, Thoughts
Roald Dahl Positive Thinking, Inner Beauty, Thought Influence, Positivity, Beauty, Thoughts“The children and their parents were too flabber-gasted to speak. They were staggered. They were dumbfounded. They were bewildered and dazzled. They were completely bowled over by the hugeness of the whole thing. They simply stood and stared.” Roald Dahl
Amazement, Family Reaction, Surprise, Shock, Reaction, Family
Roald Dahl Amazement, Family Reaction, Surprise, Shock, Reaction, Family“The romance, alas, waned and withered but the quiche lived on.” Roald Dahl
Humorous Reflection, Lost Love, Food Humor, Reflection, Love, Humor
Roald Dahl Humorous Reflection, Lost Love, Food Humor, Reflection, Love, Humor“Prayers were held in Assembly Hall. We all perched in rows on wooden benches while teachers sat up on the platform in armchairs, facing us.” Roald Dahl
School Assembly, Childhood Rituals, Prayer Moments, School, Rituals, Prayer
Roald Dahl School Assembly, Childhood Rituals, Prayer Moments, School, Rituals, Prayer“Candy is dandy but liqueur is quicker.” Roald Dahl
Humorous Comparison, Candy Preference, Speed Contrast, Humor, Preference, Comparison
Roald Dahl Humorous Comparison, Candy Preference, Speed Contrast, Humor, Preference, Comparison“I understand what you’re saying, and your comments are valuable, but I’m gonna ignore your advice.” Roald Dahl
Advice Rejection, Ignored Wisdom, Personal Decision, Advice, Rejection, Decision
Roald Dahl Advice Rejection, Ignored Wisdom, Personal Decision, Advice, Rejection, Decision