Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was a British novelist, short-story writer and poet, best known for imaginative, often darkly comic children's books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and James and the Giant Peach. He served as an RAF pilot in World War II and also published widely read adult short stories.

Quotes by Roald Dahl

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A person is a fool to become a writer. His only compensation is absolute freedom. — Roald Dahl

The Paradoxical Freedom and Folly of the Writer’s Life

Ultimately, the fool’s choice to write is redeemed by the fulfillment found in creative autonomy. Despite daunting odds, writers embrace their role as both outcasts and visionaries. Dahl’s wry wisdom reminds us that, while society may deem the writer foolish, the liberty to imagine and invent is a rare gift—granting purpose and dignity to those willing to pay its price. [...]

Created on: 7/25/2025