30 "Wizard of Oz" Quotes

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Updated July 13, 2023 | Infoplease Staff

The land of Oz has been a source of magic and wonder for generations. The beloved book series, written by L. Frank Baum, has inspired countless readers to dream big and believe in the impossible. The characters, from Dorothy to the Scarecrow, have captured our hearts with their courage and determination. And the quotes from the series continue to resonate with readers of all ages, inspiring us to never give up hope, to always believe in ourselves, and to live our best lives.

30 Quotes from "The Wizard of Oz" Books

These quotes from the "Wizard of Oz" series by L. Frank Baum will inspire you to have courage, be kind, and embrace the journey of life. From book to book, the following timeless quotes will have you feeling inspired and uplifted. So sit back, relax, and let the wisdom of Oz guide you on your path.

"There's no place like home." — "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900.

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"Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." — "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900.
"I am Oz, the great and powerful." — "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900.
"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!" — "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900.
"I have a heart, for I am a living person." — "The Tin Woodman of Oz," 1918.
"Courage, dear heart." — "The Cowardly Lion of Oz," 1923.
"It's always best to start at the beginning." — "Glinda of Oz," 1920.
"A baby has brains, but it doesn't know much. Experience is the only thing that brings knowledge." — "The Road to Oz," 1909.

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"You have plenty of courage, I am sure. All you need is confidence in yourself." — "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900.
"True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid." — "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900.
"The true way to gain much, is never to desire to gain too much." — "The Emerald City of Oz," 1910.
"The only way to do something in this world is to do it, and you can't do it by just sitting around talking about it." — "The Lost Princess of Oz," 1917.
"I shall take the heart. For brains do not make one happy, and happiness is the best thing in the world." — "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900.
"Everything has to come to an end, sometime." — "The Marvelous Land of Oz," 1904.
“He is my dog, Toto," answered Dorothy.

"Is he made of tin, or stuffed?" asked the Lion.

"Neither. He's a— a— a meat dog," said the girl.” — "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900.
"It is not where you are but who you are with that is important." — "The Road to Oz," 1909.

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"Never give up, no matter how hard it gets." — "The Emerald City of Oz," 1910.
"If we walk far enough, we shall sometime come to someplace." — "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900.
"Some people without brains do an awful lot of talking." — "The Wizard of Oz," 1939.
"The road to success is paved with mistakes well handled." — "The Patchwork Girl of Oz," 1913.
"We learn more from failure than success. Don't let it stop you. Failure builds character." — "The Marvelous Land of Oz," 1904.

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"Experience is the teacher of all things." — "The Patchwork Girl of Oz," 1913.
"No thief, however skillful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire." — "The Lost Princess of Oz," 1917.
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." — "The Motley Fool of Oz," 1915.
“But you will admit that it is a very good thing to be alive.” — "The Marvelous Land of Oz," 1904.
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." — "The Patchwork Girl of Oz," 1913.
"All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid." — "Ozma of Oz," 1907.
"The true way to gain much, is never to desire to gain too much." — "The Emerald City of Oz," 1910.

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"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." — "The Lost Princess of Oz," 1917.
"If you want to be happy, be." — "The Patchwork Girl of Oz," 1913.

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The "Wizard of Oz" books have stood the test of time, inspiring generation after generation to dream big and believe in the impossible. The quotes from the series remind us that no matter how tough life can get, we always have the power to overcome our challenges and achieve our goals. So let's take these inspiring words to heart and live our best lives, both in the real world and in the magical land of Oz. As Glinda the Good Witch said, "You've always had the power, my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself."

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