Quotes from Enid Blyton

I just want a sunny, lazy, windy time with the people I like best.

roses and all kinds

Well, go back and do a bit of howling yourself,' suggested George. 'It may frighten the howler as much as his howling scared you.' 'Not a chance,' said Julian promptly. 'I'm not going in for any howling matches.' He burrowed down under the rug for his binoculars and slung them round his neck. 'I'm

I do not count as our successes those who have won scholarships and passed exams, though these are good things to do. I count as our successes those who learn to be good-hearted and kind, sensible and trustable, good, sound women the world can lean on. Our failures are those who do not learn these things in the years they are here.

You look awfully pale.

go off the deep end

Pop goes the weasel,' said Kiki, and nibbled at Jack's ear.

suddenly, was the roaring sea

At last they were near enough to see properly. The children

there was such a lot of whispering that it sounded like a thousand leaves rustling at once!

Let's enjoy our misery before we say it's fun.

No one is allowed to live here unless they first lose their tempers and then get permission from me to take a house

Yes, we will,' said George. 'Look – that is where the entrance

Off to Kirrin Island

With Dick at his heels, puzzled and surprised, Julian went to find Mr Penruthlan. There he was, watching the Barnies getting ready to go, looking very dour

I'm on the side of law & order & right - & to my mind they're worth while running any risk for. Evil is strong & powerful, but I'm strong & powerful too, & it's good to try one's strength against bad men & their ways.

thankfully.

Penny for your thoughts!' he said. 'They're not worth a penny,' said George

I put it in my hat to remember to post it,' she explained, 'but I forgot, so it came with me today still in my hat.

into his eyes. 'They don't

washed for even longer

bridge party afterwards, so I shall be able to slip

When do you suppose we could go up the Faraway Tree?' Frannie kept asking. 'Oh, do let's go, Joe.

said no more. 'Funny girl!' she said to Darrell.