Hugh Lofting
Born: 01-13-1886
Hugh Lofting, born in 1886 in England, was a celebrated author best known for creating the beloved character Doctor Dolittle. Originally an engineer, Lofting's experiences during World War I inspired his imaginative stories. His Doctor Dolittle series, beginning with "The Story of Doctor Dolittle" in 1920, captivated readers with its whimsical adventures and talking animals. Lofting's charming narratives continue to enchant generations with their timeless appeal.
Book summaries for books written by Hugh Lofting
Quotes
The only way to find out anything about anything is by being curious.
You know, it's a funny thing—everybody in the world has a different idea of what's beautiful.
When you do things to please yourself, you will nearly always please others.
It is a very difficult thing to be a true king. And that is why the world has so many bad kings.
To know what is right and choose to ignore it is the act of a coward.
If you want to see what nobody has yet seen, you must be prepared to do what nobody has yet done.
Love is a very difficult thing to understand. It can make you do things you never thought possible.
There are some things that are worse than being alone. And being with the wrong person is one of them.
The secret of happiness is to find something you love to do and then do it the best way you know how.
You have no idea how much good you can do in the world if you just try.
Sometimes the smallest creatures can teach us the biggest lessons.
The more you learn, the more you realize how much there is still to learn.