Hugh Lofting quotes:

I make no claim to be an authority on writing or illustrating for children.

The fact that I have been successful merely means that I can write and illustrate in my own way.

I don't believe in a lot of baggage. It's such a nuisance. Life's too short to fuss with it. And it isn't really necessary

There has always been a tendency to classify children almost as a distinct species.

If I had my way... there wouldn't be a single lion or tiger in captivity anywhere in the world. They never take to it. They're never happy. They never settle down... You can see it in their eyes...