In other words, the more stupid one is, the more he thinks he knows.

— L. Frank Baum

In the civilized countries I believe there are no witches left, nor wizards, nor sorceresses, nor magicians" ~ The Witch of the North

— L. Frank Baum

In this world in which we live simplicity and kindness are the only magic wands that work wonders

— L. Frank Baum

I shall take the heart. For brains do not make one happy, and happiness is the best thing in the world.

— L. Frank Baum

I think you are wrong to want a heart. It makes most people unhappy. If you only knew it, you are in luck not to have a heart.

— L. Frank Baum

It is such an uncomfortable feeling to know one is a fool

— L. Frank Baum

It's a bird of some sort. It's like a duck, only I never saw a duck have so many colors." The bird swam swiftly and gracefully toward the Magic Isle, and as it drew nearer its gorgeously colored plumage astonished them. The feathers were of many hues of glistening greens and blues and purples, and it had a yellow head with a red plume, and pink, white and violet in its tail.

— L. Frank Baum

Like all bullies and marauders, Go was a coward at heart

— L. Frank Baum

Lions and tigers and Fungoid, oh my!

— L. Frank Baum

Nobody gets in to see the wizard. Not anybody.

— L. Frank Baum