William Goldman: Quotes about the world

William Goldman was American novelist, screenwriter and playwright. Explore interesting quotes on world.
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“This is my favorite book in all the world, though I have never read it.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

“Sonny, don't you tell me what's worthwhile--true love is the best thing in the world, except for cough drops. Everybody knows that.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

“Look. (Grown-ups skip this paragraph) I'm not about to tell you this book has a tragic ending. I already said in the very first line how it was my favorite in all the world. But there's a lot of bad stuff coming.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

“There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world. It would be a pity to damage yours.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

“Inside and out, Westley's world was ripping apart and he could do nothing but crack along with it.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride

“I mean, I really do think that love is the best thing in the world, except for cough drops. But I also have to say, for the umpty-umpth time, that life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.”

William Goldman book The Princess Bride

Source: The Princess Bride