Tock

Character in The Phantom Tollbooth From: The Phantom Tollbooth

Milo's loyal companion; a watchdog who speaks wisdom about time and responsibility

56 quotes

"Purpose gives meaning to even the smallest action."
"How very singular that you should say that, for it is singular to me as well."
Friendship
"Time is a precious gift that should never be squandered."
Time
"Understanding comes from patience and careful listening."
Patience
"Connections between people matter more than distance."
Relationships
"The simplest solutions are often the best ones."
Wisdom
"The most important thing is the thing you do yourself."
Perseverance
"Why, you can see almost anywhere from here on a clear day."
"Things are rarely as they seem on the surface."
Wisdom
"It's plain to see you have very little faith in yourself."
Courage
"Boredom is a disease quite curable by a change of thoughts."
Happiness
"Life is full of surprises when you really look for them."
Adventure
"Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it isn't there."
Faith
"If you don't choose your path, you will surely be lost."
Courage
"There is no time like the present."
Time
"The world is much larger than you think."
"Time is the most valuable thing we have."
Time
"You can learn something from everyone you meet."
Friendship
"Fear is often worse than the thing feared."
Courage
"Change is necessary for growth."
Change
"Sometimes the most important thing is simply to notice what's around you."
"The world is full of things you haven't noticed yet."
"To abandon hope is to surrender to despair before you've even tried."
Courage
"The real tragedy is not that people fail, but that they stop trying."
Perseverance
"True friendship means staying with someone even when the journey gets difficult."
Friendship
"Living in the past prevents you from discovering the future."
Change