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There are two kinds of lies, lies with short legs and lies with long noses. Yours, just now, happen to have long noses.
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883)
In this world of ours we must be kind and courteous to others, if we want to find kindness and courtesy in our own days of trouble.
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883)
I say that a wise doctor, when he does not know what he is talking about, should know enough to keep his mouth shut.
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883)
When poverty shows itself, even mischievous boys understand what it means.
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883)
Don't listen to those who promise you wealth overnight, my boy. As a rule they are either fools or swindlers!
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883)
Centuries ago there lived —
"A king!" my little readers will say immediately.
No, children, you are mistaken. Once upon a time there was a piece of wood.
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883)
"Good day, Mastro Antonio," said Geppetto. "What are you doing on the floor?"
"I am teaching the ants their A B C's."
"Good luck to you!"
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883)
Might it be that this piece of wood has learned to weep and cry like a child? I can hardly believe it. Here it is — a piece of common firewood, good only to burn in the stove, the same as any other. Yet — might someone be hidden in it?
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883)
HERE LIES
THE LOVELY FAIRY WITH AZURE HAIR
WHO DIED OF GRIEF
WHEN ABANDONED BY
HER LITTLE BROTHER PINOCCHIO
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883)