510 Quotes by Roald Dahl

The Trunchbull” is no match for Matilda!

I don’t care if a reader hates one of my stories, just as long as he finishes the book.

We are now about to visit the most marvelous places and see the most wonderful things!

When you’re writing, it’s rather like going on a very long walk.

Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful.

The only meals they could afford were bread and margarine for breakfast, boiled potatoes and cabbage for lunch, and cabbage soup for supper.

It is very difficult to phone people in China, Mr. President,” said the Postmaster General. “The country’s so full of Wings and Wongs, every time you wing you get the wong number.

I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.

These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: You are not alone.