There is a trait in the Jewish character that does provoke animosity; maybe it's a kind of lack of generosity towards non-Jews. I mean there is always a reason why anti-anything crops up anywhere; even a stinker like Hitler didn't just pick on them for no reason.

Me is the only one what won't be gobbled up because giants is never eating giants

Eschew all those beastly adjectives.

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

Obscurity is never a virtue.

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.

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