Margery Williams
Margery Williams was an English-American author best known for her children's literature, particularly her beloved classic, 'The Velveteen Rabbit.' Born in 1881 in London, Williams moved to the United States in her early adulthood, where she began her writing career. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the transformative power of imagination, resonating deeply with both children and adults. 'The Velveteen Rabbit,' published in 1922, tells the poignant story of a stuffed rabbit's desire to become real through the love of a child, and it has since become a staple of children's literature, celebrated for its emotional depth and philosophical undertones. Williams's literary significance extends beyond this single work; she wrote numerous other children's books, including 'The Little Wooden Horse' and 'The Skin Horse.' Her ability to convey complex emotions in simple narratives has influenced generations of writers and remains a hallmark of her legacy. Williams's stories often reflect her understanding of childhood and the bittersweet nature of growing up, making her an enduring figure in the realm of children's literature. Her works continue to be cherished for their timeless messages about love and the essence of being real.
Famous Quotes
View all 17 quotes“Real isn't how you are made,' said the Skin Horse. 'It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.''Does it hurt?' asked the Rabbit. 'Sometimes,' said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. 'When you are Real you don't mind being hurt.' 'Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,' he asked, 'or bit by bit?' 'It doesn't happen all at once,' said the Skin Horse. 'You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand.””
“Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand.””
“You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in your joints and very shabby.But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.””
