OzReceived #17

Received from Paul Vigo
(Spain)

Jack Pumpkinhead...

...and his family are growing in California!?!

 

 (Images taken from this article)

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(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.

Source: Maria Popova, "5 Classic Children's Books with Timeless Philosophy for Grown-Ups"

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OzSent

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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Sent to Heleen (the Netherlands)

the four-horned cow

The Marvelous Land of Oz

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OzSent

OzS #5
Sent to Postmuse (USA)
For the Orphaned Postcard Project

OzSent

OzS #9
Sent to Heleen (the Netherlands)

There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

OzSent

OzS #4
Sent to Postmuse (USA)
For the Orphaned Postcard Project

Everything in life is unusual until you get accustomed to it.

The Marvelous Land of Oz

OzSent

OzS #11
Sent to Silvano Pertone (Italy)

"Did you ever sail a ship?"

"I've seen one sailed," said the shaggy man.

"Good. Sail this boat the way you've seen a ship sailed, and you'll be across the sands before you know it."

The Road to Oz

OzSent

OzS #6
Sent to Micu (Hungary)

There is nothing in the world so miserable as a wet hen.

Ozma of Oz

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(Germany)

OzSent

OzS #7
Sent to Claudio Grandinetti (Italy)

"Am I really wonderful?" asked the Scarecrow

"You are unusual", replied Glinda

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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