Whether it was The Witches, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda or The Twits, everyone had a favourite Roald Dahl storybook as a child.
And even into adulthood, his yet darker and more disturbing short stories for grown ups had some words of morbid wisdom to share.
But despite his penchant for gore, the much-loved author really valued the brighter side of life. So let’s celebrate our childhood legend with some inspirational quotes that you probably don’t remember came from him…
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In my eyes he's still the BEST children's author! #RoaldDahlDay what's your fave book by him? pic.twitter.com/rgxPThzO8t
— Skatronixxx (@Skatronixxx) September 13, 2015
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Lukewarm is no good. #RoaldDahlDay pic.twitter.com/uU5PyytkTC
— I'veReadThat (@IveReadThat) September 13, 2015
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Best quote from #roaldDahl #RoaldDahlDay @RespectYourself pic.twitter.com/iJho8pSJM7
— Susan G Crocombe (@shinybluedress) September 13, 2015
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Happy #RoaldDahlDay. Naturally this is one of my all-time-favourite quotes. pic.twitter.com/dgRLzvOMvD
— Amanda Johansson (@amandajtweets) September 13, 2015
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Be outrageous! #RoaldDahlDay pic.twitter.com/R3O9UugTTd
— Penguin Books India (@PenguinIndia) September 13, 2015
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"It doesn't matter who you are or what you look like so long as somebody loves you." #RoaldDahlDay #TheWitches pic.twitter.com/BrSrvRp5Hf
— Roald Dahl HQ (@roald_dahl) September 12, 2015
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Happy Roald Dahl Day #roalddahlday – what's your favourite quote? Mine's… pic.twitter.com/CMON8RqAhH
— Ann-Marie Corvin (@loislaneuk) September 13, 2015
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Get ready for some marvellous things this #RoaldDahlDay… pic.twitter.com/jLpIAEICFw
— Roald Dahl HQ (@roald_dahl) September 13, 2015
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We're gearing up for a day of nonsense tomorrow! #RoaldDahlDay pic.twitter.com/RQiUY4mxZm
— Roald Dahl HQ (@roald_dahl) September 12, 2015
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#RoaldDahlDay is almost here! Don't forget to read your favorite Dahl book on 9/13 in honor of @roald_dahl's bday! pic.twitter.com/Xgl7UKu0FT
— Penguin Kids (@penguinkids) September 8, 2015
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We hope you're having a magical #RoaldDahlDay… pic.twitter.com/zCg4D0F1eP
— Roald Dahl HQ (@roald_dahl) September 13, 2015
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#RoaldDahlDay quote from Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. pic.twitter.com/DoMlVCnEEA
— heather wilson (@jagsfan1980) September 13, 2014