You seemed so far away," Miss Honey whispered, awestruck. "Oh, I was. I was flying past the stars on silver wings," Matilda said. "It was wonderful.

Having power is not nearly as important as what you choose to do with it.

When writing about oneself, one must strive to be truthful. Truth is more important than modesty.

Good writing is essentially rewriting.

Life is more fun if you play games.

Come right up close to me and I will show you something wonderful.

Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.