The Road To The City Of Emeralds

Some Of My Youthful Readers Are Developing Wonderful Imaginations. This Pleases Me. When I Was Young I Longed To Write A Great Novel That Should Win Me Fame. Now That I Am Getting Old My First Book Is Written To Amuse Children. For Aside From My Evident Inability To Do Anything "great," I Have Learned To Regard Fame As A Will-o-the-wisp Which, When Caught, Is Not Worth The Possession; But To Please A Child Is A Sweet And Lovely Thing That Warms One's Heart And Brings Its Own Reward.

Unless One Can Think Wisely It Is Better To Remain A Dummy.

True Courage Is In Facing Danger When You Are Afraid.

. . .it Is The Law That While Evil, Unopposed, May Accomplish Terrible Deeds, The Power Of Good Can Never Be Overthrown When Opposed To Evil. . .

"it Must Be Inconvenient To Be Made Of Flesh," Said The Scarecrow Thoughtfully, "for You Must Sleep, And Eat And Drink. However, You Have Brains, And It Is Worth A Lot Of Bother To Be Able To Think Properly."