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L. Frank Baum was an American author best known for his fantasy novel series, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. His works have had a profound impact on children's literature.

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“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?”

Source: Delphi Complete Works of L. Frank Baum (Illustrated)

“Unless one can think wisely it is better to remain a dummy.”

Thinking Dummy

Book:THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ – Complete Collection: 16 Novels in One Premium Edition (Fantasy Classics Series): The most Beloved Children’s Books about the Adventures in the Magical Land of Oz

Source: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ – Complete Collection: 16 Novels in One Premium Edition (Fantasy Classics Series): The most Beloved Children’s Books about the Adventures in the Magical Land of Oz

“"It must be inconvenient to be made of flesh," said the Scarecrow thoughtfully, "for you must sleep, and eat and drink. However, you have brains, and it is worth a lot of bother to be able to think properly."”

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Book:The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Source: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

“Some people without brains do an awful lot of talking, don't you think?”

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Author:L. Frank Baum

“The Scarecrow watched the Woodman while he worked and said to him "I cannot think why this wall is here nor what it is made of." "Rest you brains and do not worry about the wall," replied the Woodman, "when we have climbed over it we shall know what is on the other side.”

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“My people have been wearing green glasses on their eyes for so long that most of them think this really is an Emerald City.”

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“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.”

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Book:The Wizard of Oz

Source: The Wizard of Oz

“It isn't what we are, but what folks think we are, that counts in this world.”

Thinking World This World Folks

Book:30+ FANTASY ADVENTURES & FAIRY TALES – Ultimate Collection (Magical World Series): The Wizard of Oz Series, Dot and Tot of Merryland, Mother Goose in Prose, The Magical Monarch of Mo, American Fairy Tales, The Master Key, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, The Sea Fairies…

Source: 30+ FANTASY ADVENTURES & FAIRY TALES – Ultimate Collection (Magical World Series): The Wizard of Oz Series, Dot and Tot of Merryland, Mother Goose in Prose, The Magical Monarch of Mo, American Fairy Tales, The Master Key, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, The Sea Fairies…

“If we didn't want anything, we would never get anything, good or bad. I think our longings are natural, and if we act as nature prompts us we can't go far wrong.”

Ifs Thinking Want Natural Longing Prompts

Book:Delphi Complete Works of L. Frank Baum (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of L. Frank Baum (Illustrated)

“I think the world is like a great mirror, and reflects our lives just as we ourselves look upon it.”

Thinking World Looks Our Lives Mirrors Look Up

Book:Delphi Complete Works of L. Frank Baum (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of L. Frank Baum (Illustrated)

“It is worth a lot of bother to be able to think properly.”

Thinking Able Bother

Book:The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Source: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz