This old world is filled with wonders, but to me there's no place more wonderful than a farm in springtime, when the sun is just lifting on the skyline. The air is so sweet, and everywhere you look, little miracles are happening. Buds swell into blossoms, eggs hatch, young are born. Everything's off to a fresh start, and life is good and busy and brand-new. Around a barnyard, big families are a blessing. The more, the merrier. Root and grunt, push and shove, room for everybody. Well, everybody except the runt. John Arable had been up since daybreak. He'd seen the size of the pig, and he wasn't looking forward to what had to be done.
Charlotte's Web (1973) · 21 quotes
Tied for 3rd most-quoted character in Charlotte's Web (1973): in 4 of its 21 quotes
Most scenes with: Wilbur (2)
Wilbur never forgot Charlotte. Although he loved her children and grandchildren dearly, none of the new spiders ever quite took her place in his heart. She was in a class by herself. It's not often that someone comes along who is a true friend, and a good writer. Charlotte was both.
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2 scenesIs it true what the old sheep says? Is that awful thing true?!
It's a dirty-irty trick, but it's true.
I don't want to die! I want to stay here in my warm manure pile! I want to breathe the beautiful air, and lie in the beautiful sun!
Quiet, Wilbur! Now chin up!
Who said that?
Do you want a friend?
Yes, I want a friend. But I want to live, too!
Well, chin up. I'll be your friend and I'll try to save your life. I've been watching you, and I like you.
I can't see you. What do you mean "chin up"?
Now go to sleep. You'll see me in the morning, and I'll explain everything then.
Wilbur's stomach was empty, and his mind was full. And when your stomach is empty and your mind is full, it's always hard to sleep. But sleep and Wilbur finally found each other.
Getting to be famous didn't change Wilbur one bit. Through all the crowds and publicity and glamour, he stayed the same old Wilbur. He was glad when the crowds stopped coming and he could be with his real friends again. Even Mrs. Fussy fell for the message in the web, and let Henry come over to see the famous pig.
A hornet! Duck!
Ohh...
It's all right, Wilbur. Everybody knows you're some pig.