Now that I am alone, I don’t have to hide it; I don’t have to hide anything any longer. I can let my face go because no one can see me; because there’s twenty-one thousand feet between me and them... No, I don’t have to press my teeth together or tighten the muscles of my jaw...
Roald Dahl
Isolation Freedom, Hidden Emotions, Self Reflection, Freedom, Emotions, Reflection
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More Roald Dahl Quotes
“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“Poppyrot and pigwash!” Roald Dahl
Playful Exclamation, Creative Language, Unique Words, Playful, Language, Unique
Roald Dahl Playful Exclamation, Creative Language, Unique Words, Playful, Language, Unique“I always thought that a veruca was a sort of wart that you got on the sole of your foot!” Roald Dahl
Playful Mistake, Childhood Belief, Innocent Humor, Playful, Childhood, Humor
Roald Dahl Playful Mistake, Childhood Belief, Innocent Humor, Playful, Childhood, Humor“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“I’m right and you’re wrong, I’m big and you’re small, and there’s nothing you can do about it.” Roald Dahl
Power Dynamics, Childhood Perspective, Assertive Statements, Power, Childhood, Perspective
Roald Dahl Power Dynamics, Childhood Perspective, Assertive Statements, Power, Childhood, Perspective“Her face, I’m afraid, was neither a thing of beauty nor a joy for ever.” Roald Dahl
Critical Description, Beauty Standards, Harsh Words, Description, Beauty, Standards
Roald Dahl Critical Description, Beauty Standards, Harsh Words, Description, Beauty, Standards“It’s worse than that, William! It’s diabolical! Do you know what this means? It means that decent folk like you and me can’t even go out and have a little fun at night without risking a broken leg or arm. We might even break our necks!” Roald Dahl
Risk Warnings, Dark Humor, Life Threats, Risk, Humor, Life
Roald Dahl Risk Warnings, Dark Humor, Life Threats, Risk, Humor, Life“There’s three of them in nightshirts! Two old women and one.” Roald Dahl
Comedic Observation, Nightshirt Scene, Unique Encounter, Comedy, Scene, Encounter
Roald Dahl Comedic Observation, Nightshirt Scene, Unique Encounter, Comedy, Scene, Encounter“In the end there’s nothing left except a pair of shoes and a bundle of old clothes.” Roald Dahl
Loss, Minimalism, Reflection, Loss, Reflection, Simplicity
Roald Dahl Loss, Minimalism, Reflection, Loss, Reflection, Simplicity“You is getting nosier than a parker.” Roald Dahl
Humorous Critique, Personal Observation, Playful Insult, Humor, Observation, Insult
Roald Dahl Humorous Critique, Personal Observation, Playful Insult, Humor, Observation, Insult“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 writer walks out of his workroom in a daze. He wants a drink. He needs it.” Roald Dahl
Creative Exhaustion, Writer's Need, Mental Strain, Writing, Exhaustion, Need
Roald Dahl Creative Exhaustion, Writer's Need, Mental Strain, Writing, Exhaustion, Need“No book ever ends, when it’s full of your friends.” Roald Dahl
Friendship, Literature, Book Enjoyment, Friendship, Literature, Enjoyment
Roald Dahl Friendship, Literature, Book Enjoyment, Friendship, Literature, Enjoyment“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” Roald Dahl
Humor Wisdom, Enjoy Life, Wise Men, Nonsense, Humor, Life
Roald Dahl Humor Wisdom, Enjoy Life, Wise Men, Nonsense, Humor, Life“I didn’t know which direction I was going in. I just went on walking and calling out, walking and calling; and each time I called, I would stop and listen. But no answer came.” Roald Dahl
Uncertainty Journey, Calling Out, Silent Response, Uncertainty, Journey, Silence
Roald Dahl Uncertainty Journey, Calling Out, Silent Response, Uncertainty, Journey, Silence“I’d rather be fried alive and eaten by Mexicans.” Roald Dahl
Hyperbolic Statement, Extreme Expression, Humor, Hyperbole, Humor, Expression
Roald Dahl Hyperbolic Statement, Extreme Expression, Humor, Hyperbole, Humor, Expression“But it’ll cost the earth!” Roald Dahl
Exaggerated Cost, Expense Warning, Financial Caution, Cost, Expense, Caution
Roald Dahl Exaggerated Cost, Expense Warning, Financial Caution, Cost, Expense, Caution“Come right up close to me and I will show you something wonderful.” Roald Dahl
Exciting Invitation, Magical Wonder, Curious Anticipation, Invitation, Magic, Wonder
Roald Dahl Exciting Invitation, Magical Wonder, Curious Anticipation, Invitation, Magic, Wonder