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.

"In all this world there is nothing so beautiful as a happy child," says good old Santa Claus; and if he had his way the children would all be beautiful, for all would be happy.

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!

The absurd and legendary devil is the enigma of the Church.

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

The more one knows, the luckier he is, for knowledge is the greatest gift in life.

You have plenty of courage, I am sure," answered Oz. "All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.