King Azaz

Character in The Phantom Tollbooth From: The Phantom Tollbooth

Ruler of Dictionopolis; represents the power of words

109 quotes

"Your ignorance is a kingdom, and you are its only subject."
Wisdom
"Words are often used carelessly, as if they were of little consequence."
"The reason we're in this predicament is we don't listen."
"Words without thoughts never to heaven go."
Literature
"Words are very powerful things."
Literature
"You must be very careful with words, for they can hurt people."
Kindness
"It is bad manners to leave so soon, but worse manners to stay."
Wisdom
"Every word is a world in itself."
Literature
"Words have power beyond measure."
Literature
"Every mistake is an opportunity to learn something new."
"Words can build up or tear down depending on how they're used."
Wisdom
"You must never lose faith in the usefulness of words."
Wisdom
"Everything you learn becomes a part of you forever."
Knowledge
"We are the Mathemagician and the King of Dictionopolis. We are extremely wise."
Humor
"The most important thing is to make a beginning."
Motivation
"Every word has power if used correctly."
Literature
"You cannot improve on nature by very much."
Nature
"Ideas are the currency of a thinking person."
Philosophy
"Remember that the world needs thinking people."
Motivation
"Wisdom comes not from age but from thoughtful consideration."
Wisdom
"There is no such thing as being too fond of books"
Education
"Words and numbers are of equal importance"
Wisdom
"Believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see"
Truth
"Precision of language is of equal importance in all endeavors"
"A mind without curiosity is like a closed book"
Creativity
"Assumptions are the foundation of all misunderstandings"
Truth
"There is beauty in order and order in beauty"
Beauty
"Some things are worth more than gold or silver"
"It is not just learning things that is important, it is learning what to do with what you learn."
Education
"Words have to be used carefully, for they are capable of doing more damage than we ever imagine."