To be individual, my friends, to be different from others, is the only way to become distinguished from the common herd. Let us be glad, therefore, that we differ from one another in form and in disposition. Variety is the spice of life, and we are various enough to enjoy one another's society; so let us be content.

“And I,” declared the SawHorse, filling in an awkward pause, “am only remarkable because I can't help it.”

Never give up. No one knows what's going to happen next.

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!

The Tin Woodman knew very well he had no heart, and therefore he took great care never to be cruel or unkind to anything.

I think you are wrong to want a heart. It makes most people unhappy. If you only knew it, you are in luck not to have a heart.

No matter how dreary and gray our homes are, we people of flesh and blood would rather live there than in any other country, be it ever so beautiful. There is no place like home.