“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 dead. It always begins this way, making speeches, talking about rights, and all that sort of… — 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
