The fact that I have been successful merely means that I can write and illustrate in my own way.

If I had my way... there wouldn't be a single lion or tiger in captivity anywhere in the world. They never take to it. They're never happy. They never settle down... You can see it in their eyes.

I make no claim to be an authority on writing or illustrating for children.

There has always been a tendency to classify children almost as a distinct species.

You stupid piece of warm bacon.

I don't believe in a lot of baggage. It's such a nuisance. Life's too short to fuss with it. And it isn't really necessary

Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer the goal.

The universe is conspiring in every moment to bring me happiness and peace.

We don't know all the answers. If we knew all the answers we'd be bored, wouldn't we? We keep looking, searching, trying to get more knowledge.

The only people who still read poetry are poets, and they mostly read their own.

History teaches us that nobody can prevent a resistance group from arming when it has the support of the people.

Christ is God or He is the world's greatest liar and imposter.

A pivot is a change in strategy without a change in vision.

I can change the world with my own two hands

I've always believed that we were, each of us, put here for a reason, that there is a plan, somehow a divine plan for all of us. I know now that whatever days are left to me belong to him.

Whenever you're scared of something, don't let that define you. We all feel it, but step up.