“In all this world there is nothing so beautiful as a happy child.”

— L. Frank Baum, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1902)

About L. Frank Baum

1856 – 1919

American author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz".

“Imagination has brought mankind through the Dark Ages to its present state of civilization.”

“There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger.”

“The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.”

“To children is there any happiness which is not also noise?”

“Ever let the Fancy roam, Pleasure never is at home.”

“Pleasures are always children, pains always have wrinkles.”

“Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments.”

“Distrust and caution are the parents of security.”

“Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably.”