If something is there, you can see it; if it isn't there, yo... - The Humbug

This quote is attributed to The Humbug.

"If something is there, you can see it; if it isn't there, you can't."

The Humbug Truth

Character in The Phantom Tollbooth

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More from The Humbug

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"We must make the most of each moment."

"You must always be careful when thanking someone."

"Rules and regulations are all very well, but you must always act according to your conscience."

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."