A little misery, at times, makes one appreciate happiness more.

— L. Frank Baum

All magic is unnatural, and for that reason is to be feared and avoided ~ The Scarecrow

— L. Frank Baum

All the same,' said the Scarecrow,'I shall ask for brains instead of a heart; for a fool would not know what to do with a heart if he had one.'' I shall take the heart,' returned the Tin Woodman,'for brains do not make one happy, and happiness is the best thing in the world.

— L. Frank Baum

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.

— L. Frank Baum

...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.

— L. Frank Baum

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.

— L. Frank Baum

As a matter of fact, we are none of us above criticism; so let us bear with each other's faults.

— L. Frank Baum

As they passed the rows of houses they saw through the open doors that men were sweeping and dusting and washing dishes, while the women sat around in groups, gossiping and laughing. What has happened?' the Scarecrow asked a sad-looking man with a bushy beard, who wore an apron and was wheeling a baby carriage along the sidewalk. Why, we've had a revolution, your Majesty -- as you ought to know very well,' replied the man; 'and since you went away the women have been running things to suit themselves. I'm glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City.' Hm!' said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. 'If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?' I really do not know,' replied the man, with a deep sigh. 'Perhaps the women are made of cast-iron.

— L. Frank Baum

But you will admit that it is a very good thing to be alive.

— L. Frank Baum

Can't you give me brains?" asked the Scarecrow." You don't need them. You are learning something every day. A baby has brains, but it doesn't know much. Experience is the only thing that brings knowledge, and the longer you are on earth the more experience you are sure to get.

— L. Frank Baum