Matilda Wormwood

"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men."

"I am not frightened of educational material, but I do object to it being shoved down my throat."

"Reading is important because if you can read, you can learn anything about everything and everything about anything."

"I'm here because I want to be brilliant at something."

"I don't think I'm going to like being six very much."

"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men."

"I'm going to read books my whole life."

"Your family is supposed to love you."

"I refuse to let them control me."

"Sometimes you must stand alone to do what is right."

"Injustice must be challenged, no matter the cost."

"A little more explanation would be helpful."

"Stupid woman! I could write a better book myself!"

"I'm afraid of what I am inside. I don't want to be bad."

"Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it. Be outrageous."

"Perhaps we are only a speck in the universe but we have the power of imagination."

"Even tiny people can change the world."

"We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams."

"Don't be a phony. Be genuine."

"Never underestimate the power of a good book."

"Your imagination is your most valuable possession."

"Life rewards those who persist."

"Trust your instincts."

"Friendship is worth more than gold."

"Strength comes from within."

"Life is too short for regrets."

"Never surrender your dreams."

"Laughter is the best medicine."

"Family is what you make it."

"Your voice matters."