‘I was taught that the way of
progress was neither swift nor easy.’
Marie Curie, 1867-1934

‘I can make you so wretched
that the light of day will be hateful
to you. You are my creator,
but I am your master;--obey!’
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

To…wear a crown is a thing more
glorious to them that see it, than it
is pleasant to them that bear it.’
Elizabeth I, 1553 – 1603

‘Here come the flying doctors – joy and jubilation!
The mermaid, lion and unicorn will get the vaccination.’
Julia Donaldson