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“So Matilda’s strong young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent their books out into the world like ships on the sea.”
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“Sometimes Matilda longed for a friend, someone like the kind, courageous people in her books.”
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“She had discovered at a young age that words were her best friends. They could be used for good or evil, but they were always there for her.”
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“Matilda’s heart pounded with excitement as she turned the pages of her beloved books, eager to see what magical adventures awaited her.”
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“Matilda felt a surge of power as she realized that she held the key to her own destiny, that through the power of her intellect, she could overcome any obstacle.”
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“Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it. Be outrageous. Go the whole hog.”
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“A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.”
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“The books transported her into new worlds and introduced her to amazing people who lived exciting lives.”
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“Matilda’s eyes grew bright and eager as she read about the incredible adventures of ordinary children who had done extraordinary things.”
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“The books gave Matilda comfort and solace in a world that often seemed cruel and unjust.”
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“Matilda understood that words held tremendous power, and she was determined to use that power for good.”
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“It’s impossible to make a living writing children’s books, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be a successful writer.”
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“There are few things more magical than a book that takes you on an adventure and leaves you feeling inspired.”
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“The library is the greatest treasure trove a child can have.” LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL QUOTES AND SAYINGS
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“Reading can take you to places you’ve never been, to worlds you’ve never imagined.”
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“If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books.”
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“Matilda realized that as long as she had books, she would never be lonely.”
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“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
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“Just because you can’t see a person’s brain doesn’t mean it’s not there.”
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“Matilda knew that she had a remarkable gift, and it was up to her to share it with the world.”
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“You should never, never doubt something that no one is sure of.”
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“So Matilda’s strong young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent their books out into the world like ships on the sea.”
![](https://imi.abcradio.fm/quotes/preview/dTB4cGRsem5DcWlBMGVROWZJVXQrZHRWbmNJamdWWk5kdE1wNTlpMjRWVGtXY1BncDdYODFLZnBEcUw2MDBUYzRJd1ZyaHk1djBta1lpMUlNMFRCSVRxc2gyT1FpaHNHVzV5bzZIM1RBYnc9/ROALD+DAHL+MATILDA+BOOK+QUOTES/(fffdd4fe57d2fc667709808e46c71527).jpg)
“Life is more fun if you play games.”
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“I’m right and you’re wrong, I’m big and you’re small, and there’s nothing you can do about it!”
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“I understand what you’re saying, and your comments are valuable, but I’m gonna ignore your advice.”
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“Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.”
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“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.”