William Steig Quotes

Oh, Life, I am yours. Whatever it is you want of me, I am ready to give.

did you ever see anybody so disgusting: said lightning to thunder, "never" thunder growled thunder, "lets give him the works

How deeply one felt when alone.

Later she sat on the ground in the forest between school and home, and spring was so bright and beautiful, the warm air touched her so tenderly, she could almost feel herself changing into a flower. Her light dress felt like petals. "I love everything," she heard herself say. "So do I," a voice answered. Pearl straightened up and looked around. No one was there.

To tell the truth, I don't read children's books. I'm an adult. I just write them.