The Phantom Tollbooth

Book · 5 characters · 502 quotes · 1961

Quotes from The Phantom Tollbooth

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"Some things are worth more than gold or silver"
King Azaz
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"The weight of great knowledge comes with great responsibility"
The Mathemagician Wisdom
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"There is beauty in order and order in beauty"
King Azaz Beauty
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"The greatest discovery is often hidden in plain sight"
Milo Imagination
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"In every problem lies the solution if you look carefully enough"
The Mathemagician Wisdom
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"The difference between a good idea and a great one is persistence"
The Humbug Success
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"Assumptions are the foundation of all misunderstandings"
King Azaz Truth
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"The world is made for those willing to explore it"
Milo Adventure
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"Every mistake contains within it the seeds of its own correction"
The Mathemagician Perseverance
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"Being lost is sometimes the only way to find yourself"
The Humbug Wisdom
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"Understanding comes not from answers but from questions"
Milo Education
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"A mind without curiosity is like a closed book"
King Azaz Creativity
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"You cannot skip steps if you wish to reach the summit"
The Mathemagician Perseverance
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"Time is a gift that cannot be returned or exchanged"
The Humbug Time
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"To reach new heights, you must first leave familiar ground"
Milo Courage
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"Precision of language is of equal importance in all endeavors"
King Azaz
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"A person is wise when they realize how little they know"
The Mathemagician Wisdom
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"The problem is that once you've seen things, you can't unsee them"
Milo Knowledge
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"The place you are is the only place"
The Humbug Philosophy
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"Believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see"
King Azaz Truth
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"One thought leads to another and the next thing you know you're in an entirely different place"
Milo Imagination
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"It makes no difference how large the group may be; if it sings out of tune the sound will be unpleasant"
The Mathemagician Philosophy
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"Words and numbers are of equal importance"
King Azaz Wisdom
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"You may not see it now, but whatever we learn has a purpose and whatever we do affects everything and everyone else"
Milo Knowledge
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"There is no such thing as being too fond of books"
King Azaz Education
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"Whether or not you find your own way, you're bound to find some way"
The Humbug Wisdom
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"Wisdom comes not from age but from thoughtful consideration."
King Azaz Wisdom
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"Change begins with a single thought and a willingness to act."
Milo Change
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"Your potential is limited only by your effort."
The Mathemagician Strength
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"Remember that the world needs thinking people."
King Azaz Motivation