Pinocchio The Tale of a Puppet

by Carlo Collodi

"Woe to those boys who rebel against their parents and run away from home. They will never come to any good in the world, and sooner or later they will repent bitterly."

bear in mind that it is not fine clothes that make the gentleman, but rather clean clothes."

"Don't trust to those who promise to make you rich in a day. Usually they are either mad or rogues!

"What is the good of accusing the dead? The dead are dead, and the best thing to be done is to leave them in peace!"

Hunger knows neither caprice nor greediness."

Keep it in mind that it is never too late to learn and to instruct ourselves."

"You saved me and I have now returned it. You know that we must all help each other in this world."

Boys who minister tenderly to their parents and assist them in their misery and infirmities, are deserving of great praise and affection, even if they cannot be cited as examples of obedience and good behavior. Try and do better in the future and you will be happy."

"Because when boys who have behaved badly turn over a new leaf and become good, they have the power of bringing contentment and happiness to their families."