It is the child's understanding that teaches the adults the way of the future. They're still doing it today with modern technology. -Michael Morpurgo Technology
Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it's through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth. -Michael Morpurgo Art
Wherever my story takes me, however dark and difficult the theme, there is always some hope and redemption, not because readers like happy endings, but because I am an optimist at heart. I know the sun will rise in the morning, that there is a light at the end of every tunnel. -Michael Morpurgo Hope
Don't worry about writing a book or getting famous or making money. Just lead an interesting life. -Michael Morpurgo Money
Don't worry about writing a book or getting famous or making money. Just lead an interesting life. -Michael Morpurgo Famous
Marry someone who flatters you. Because I've written 80 books since 'War Horse' but when my wife reads one, all she says is, 'It's quite good, but it's not as good as 'War Horse,' is it?' -Michael Morpurgo War
It is the child's understanding that teaches the adults the way of the future. They're still doing it today with modern technology. -Michael Morpurgo Future
Wherever my story takes me, however dark and difficult the theme, there is always some hope and redemption, not because readers like happy endings, but because I am an optimist at heart. I know the sun will rise in the morning, that there is a light at the end of every tunnel. -Michael Morpurgo Morning
Animals are sentient, intelligent, perceptive, funny and entertaining. We owe them a duty of care as we do to children. -Michael Morpurgo Funny
One of the great failings of our education system is that we tend to focus on those who are succeeding in exams, and there are plenty of them. But what we should also be looking at, and a lot more urgently, is those who fail. -Michael Morpurgo Education
Animals are sentient, intelligent, perceptive, funny and entertaining. We owe them a duty of care as we do to children. -Michael Morpurgo Pet
