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| Received from Bonnie Jeanne (USA) |
Timeless Philosophy
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Not unlike The Little Prince, L. Frank Baum’s 1900 classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved cultural staples of our time, translated into countless languages and adapted to multiple media. And not unlike Little Women, it too is a personal growth handbook disguised as a children’s novel. A story of overcoming our greatest shortcomings by opening up to and becoming accepting of others, Baum’s book is very much a manifesto for self-improvement through compassion.You have plenty of courage, I am sure,” answered Oz. “All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.”
From moral imperatives to philosophical reflections to political plots, The Wizard of Oz offers a magic box of profound discoveries, buried in a playground of childhood whimsy.
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| OzS #10 Sent to Alexander Limarev (Russia) |
"These roads are all strange – and what a lot of
them there are! Where do you suppose they all to go?"
"Roads,"
observed the shaggy man, "don't go anywhere. They stay in one place, so
folks can walk on them."
The Road to Oz
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