To tell the truth, I don't read children's books. I'm an adult. I just write them.

Oh, Life, I am yours. Whatever it is you want of me, I am ready to give.

did you ever see anybody so disgusting: said lightning to thunder, "never" thunder growled thunder, "lets give him the works

When they had eventually calmed down a bit, and had gotten home, Mr. Duncan put the magic pebble in an iron safe. Some day they might want to use it, but really, for now, what more could they wish for? They all had all that they wanted.

To tell the truth, I don't read children's books. I'm an adult. I just write them.

How deeply one felt when alone.

I think I feel a little differently than other people do. For some reason I've never felt grown up.