“Then Jip went up to the front of the ship and smelt the wind; and he started muttering to himself, "Tar; Spanish onions; kerosene oil; wet raincoats; crushed laurel-leaves; rubber burning; lace-curtains being washed--No, my mistake, lace-curtains hanging out to… — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
“Was it the Twilight of Magic? Perhaps. But only today's. Magic could never die while the sun had the power to rise again and… — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
“Then Jip went up to the front of the ship and smelt the wind; and he started muttering to himself, "Tar; Spanish onions; kerosene… — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
The fact that I have been successful merely means that I can write and illustrate in my own way. — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
There has always been a tendency to classify children almost as a distinct species. — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
“I suppose once you've been accused of being a witch, you're never really safe. People may blame all sorts of accidents and misfortunes on… — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
“Money," he said, "is a terrible nuisance. But it's nice not to have to worry.” — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
I make no claim to be an authority on writing or illustrating for children. — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
“(S)ome people you will always have about you whom you can trust, and no man these days can boast of more than that. Remember… — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
“What is war?' I asked. Oh, it's a messy, stupid business,' he said, 'Two sides wave flags and beat drums and shoot one another… — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
If I had my way... there wouldn't be a single lion or tiger in captivity anywhere in the world. They never take to it.… — Hugh Lofting Copy Share Image
