Frank Baum
Frank Baum
thinking talking people
Some people without brains do an awful lot of talking, don't you think?
common-folk people tree
That proves you are unusual,' returned the Scarecrow; 'and I am convinced that the only people worthy of consideration in this world are the unusual ones. For the common folks are like the leaves of a tree, and live and die unnoticed.
benefits offenders
To destroy an offender cannot benefit society so much as to redeem him.
alive good-things very-good
But you will admit that it is a very good thing to be alive.
waste wasting-time reason
Time is given us to be happy and for no other reason [...] When we waste time, we waste happiness.
cheer tired heart
I think the world is like a great mirror, and reflects our lives just as we ourselves look upon it. Those who turn sad faces toward the world find only sadness reflected. But a smile is reflected in the same way, and cheers and brightens our hearts. You think there is no pleasure to be had in life. That is because you are heartsick and-and tired, as you say. With one sad story ended you are afraid to begin another-a sequel-feeling it would be equally sad. But why should it be? Isn't the joy or sorrow equally divided in life?
bravery danger tin-man
True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid...
inspirational life dream
I believe that dreams - day dreams, you know, with your eyes wide open and your brain machinery whizzing - are likely to lead to the betterment of the world.
eye thinking glasses
My people have been wearing green glasses on their eyes for so long that most of them think this really is an Emerald City.
world wonder failing
Never question the truth of what you fail to understand, for the world is filled with wonders.
valentine heart sentimental
And remember, my sentimental friend, that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.
treasure thieves acquire
No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire.
needs faces kind
You have plenty of courage, I am sure," answered Oz. "All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.
strong people different
It seems unfortunate that strong people are usually so disagreeable and overbearing that no one cares for them. In fact, to be different from your fellow creatures is always a misfortune.