My world, my world... How can such a good little girl like you destroy all of my beautiful wickedness. - Wicket Witch of the North

No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire.

A little misery, at times, makes one appreciate happiness more.

My people have been wearing green glasses on their eyes for so long that most of them think this really is an Emerald City.

Now I know I've got a heart because it is breaking. - Tin Man

He brought toys to the children because they were little and helpless, and because he loved them.

I've married a man who owns nine cows," said Jinjur to Ozma, "and now I am happy and contented and willing to lead a quiet life and mind my own business." "Where is your husband?" asked Ozma. "He is in the house, nursing a black eye," replied Jinjur, calmly. "The foolish man would insist upon milking the red cow when I wanted him to milk the white one; but he will know better next time, I am sure.