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The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
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"The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" Quotes

A mischievous boy named Nils is magically shrunk and embarks on a journey across Sweden with a flock of wild geese.

Quotes

The poor animals all around him, who had never done harm to anyone, did not dare to make a sound, but lay trembling in their hiding places, and from every direction came the noise of their terrified breathing.

Selma Lagerlöf

fearbravery

I don't want to be a tiny little human being. I want to be an elf.

Selma Lagerlöf

imaginationidentity

One ought not to be too curious; it is not good for one.

Selma Lagerlöf

curiositywisdom

We never know what's going to happen, but it's always something.

Selma Lagerlöf

uncertaintyadventure

Don't be afraid, Nils, we will protect you.

Selma Lagerlöf

protectioncourage

The world is full of wonders, but they become invisible to those who are always in a hurry.

Selma Lagerlöf

wonderappreciation

There is no creature so small and insignificant that it doesn't have a place in the world.

Selma Lagerlöf

equalityimportance

It is difficult to understand another person if you have never been in their shoes.

Selma Lagerlöf

empathyunderstanding

The world is full of miracles, but we only see what we want to see.

Selma Lagerlöf

perceptionawareness

It is not always the strongest who win, but those who never give up.

Selma Lagerlöf

perseverancestrength