Some people when they have taken too much and have been driven beyond the point of endurance, simply crumble and give up. There are others, though they are not many, who will for some reason always be unconquerable. You meet them in time of war and also in time of peace. They have an indomitable spirit and nothing, neither pain nor torture nor threat of death, will cause them to give up.

Fairy tales have always got to have something a bit scary for children - as long as you make them laugh as well.

The cuss am I? Are you cussing with me?

Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.

Titchy little snapperwhippers like you should not be higgling around with an old sage and onions who is hundreds of years more than you.

We is in Dream Country,' the BFG said. 'This is where all dreams is beginning.

Some children are spoiled and it is not their fault, it is their parents.