Now then, Mr. Crab, " said the zebra, "here are the people I told you about; and they know more than you do, who live in a pool, and more than I do, who live in a forest. For they have been travelers all over the world, and know every part of it."" There's more of the world than Oz, " declared the crab, in a stubborn voice." That is true, " said Dorothy; "but I used to live in Kansas, in the United States, and I've been to California and to Australia--and so has Uncle Henry.""For my part, " added the Shaggy Man, "I've been to Mexico and Boston and many other foreign countries."" And I, " said the Wizard, "have been to Europe and Ireland.""So you see, " continued the zebra, addressing the crab, "here are people of real consequence, who know what they are talking about. L. Frank Baum
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  1. That proves you are unusual, " returned the Scarecrow; "and I am convinced that the only people worthy of consideration in this world are the unusual ones. For the common folks are like the leaves of a tree, and live and die unnoticed.
  2. ...and remember my sentimental friend that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.
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