Quotes by Hugh Lofting

About Hugh Lofting:

Hugh John Lofting was a British author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of Doctor Dolittle, one of the classics of children's literature.
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What is war?' I asked. Oh, it's a messy, stupid business,' he said, 'Two sides wave flags and beat drums and shoot one another dead. It always begins this way, making speeches, talking about rights, and all that sort of thing.' But what is it for? Wh...

Hugh Lofting

I don't believe in a lot of baggage. It's such a nuisance. Life's too short to fuss with it. And it isn't really necessary

Hugh Lofting

I make no claim to be an authority on writing or illustrating for children.

Hugh Lofting

The fact that I have been successful merely means that I can write and illustrate in my own way.

Hugh Lofting

There has always been a tendency to classify children almost as a distinct species.

Hugh Lofting

You stupid piece of warm bacon.

Hugh Lofting

Author Bio

  • NameHugh Lofting
  • DescriptionBritish author, trained as a civil engineer
  • BornJanuary 14, 1886
  • DiedSeptember 26, 1947
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist; Children's Writer