Who said "It would be wonderful to have a wonderful teacher."?

This quote is attributed to Matilda Wormwood.

It would be wonderful to have a wonderful teacher. - Matilda Wormwood

"It would be wonderful to have a wonderful teacher."

Matilda Wormwood Hope

Character in Matilda

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"A young girl with a love of books can change her own destiny"

"Intelligence combined with kindness is a powerful force"

"I'm made of sterner stuff than that"

"Books are a plane, and a train, and a road. They are a destination, and a journey"

"Every day is a new opportunity."

"Hope is what gets us through difficult times."

"I'm not your enemy, kid. I'm trying to save you."

"Redemption is a long road."