The Phantom Tollbooth

Book · 5 characters · 502 quotes · 1961

Quotes from The Phantom Tollbooth

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"Understanding requires both heart and mind."
Milo Wisdom
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"Your imagination is the only limit to what you can achieve."
Milo Dreams
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"The more you learn, the more you realize how much there is to learn."
The Mathemagician Knowledge
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"Education opens doors that nothing else can."
King Azaz Education
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"Fear is often just our imagination running away with us."
Milo Courage
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"The real treasure is what you learn along the way."
Milo Knowledge
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"Believing in something gives it power."
Milo Faith
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"The journey itself is the true reward."
Milo Adventure
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"To understand something, you must first observe it carefully."
The Mathemagician Education
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"Every word has a meaning and a purpose."
King Azaz Literature
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"There's nothing wrong with being lost if you remember where you came from."
Milo Wisdom
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"In this kingdom, we believe in the power of shared experience."
King Azaz Friendship
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"You haven't really seen anything until you understand it."
Milo Truth
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"If something is worth doing, it's worth overdoing."
The Humbug Work
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"Numbers are terribly important in my kingdom."
The Mathemagician Science
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"Why should I listen to you? Besides, I haven't the faintest idea what you're talking about."
The Humbug Humor
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"Words are used for such simple things, like ordering dinner."
Milo Knowledge
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"When you stop to think about it, there's nothing more important than stopping to think about it."
The Humbug Wisdom
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"It is not just learning that is important, but learning with purpose."
King Azaz Education
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"You may not see it now, but this book is a gift that will make you happier."
Milo Imagination
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"Why, you don't even need to know anything to have an opinion."
The Humbug Humor
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"Even the most common word can be important if you use it properly."
King Azaz Wisdom
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"Time is a gift, and you mustn't waste it."
Tock Time
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"Don't you see how important it is to have a plan?"
The Humbug Leadership
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"One thing you can't do with words is make them mean less."
Milo
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"Words are terribly important, especially in a place like this."
King Azaz Knowledge
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"There is no greater illness than boredom."
King Azaz Happiness
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"You must never overlook anything, no matter how small it may seem."
The Humbug Education
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"The greatest adventures are often the simplest ones."
Milo Adventure
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"Being useful is more important than being popular."
The Humbug Work