“The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick," said the Witch, "so you cannot miss it.”

— L. Frank Baum , book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
Context: "The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick," said the Witch, "so you cannot miss it. When you get to Oz do not be afraid of him, but tell your story and ask him to help you".

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