Willy Wonka is a beloved character originating from Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. Audience has enjoyed Wonka’s eccentric charm and wit in both the novel and in its theatrical adaptations. Listed below are 20 of Wonka’s most popular quotes:
Quotes from Willy Wonka
- “So shines a good deed in a weary world.”
- “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination.”
- “Time is a precious thing. Never waste it.”
- “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”
- “A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men.”
- “But Charlie, don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted. He lived happily ever after.”
- “We have so much time and so little to do. Strike that, reverse it.”
- “Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.”
- “One picture is worth 1,000 denials.”
- “You can’t get out backwards. You have to go forwards to go back.”
- “Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.”
- “A toast…to the losers!”
- “Everything in this room is eatable, even I’m eatable! But that is called cannibalism, my dear children, and is in fact frowned upon in most societies.”
- “The suspense is terrible… I hope it’ll last.”
- “All I ask is a tall ship and a star to sail her by.”
- “Bubbles, bubbles everywhere, and not a drop to drink.”
- “Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.”
- “Only bad books have good endings. If a book is any good, it’s bound to end badly.”
- “Happiness is what counts for children! Happiness and harmony!”
- “No other factory in the world mixes its chocolate by waterfall!”
Wonka’s witticisms are a testament to his offbeat wisdom and approach to life. These quotes encapsulate his whimsical spirit, reminding readers and viewers of all ages about the joy of imagination, the beauty of life, and the importance of maintaining a youthful spirit. Enjoy these nuggets of wisdom from one of literature’s most iconic and charming characters.