Carlo Collodi

To speak sensibly, I think assassins have been invented by fathers and mothers to frighten children who want to run away at night.

Pinocchio did not eat; he devoured.

When poverty shows itself, even mischievous boys understand what it means.

in the nick of time

found a piece of wood

Once upon a time

yet the fact

tip of his nose

Rubbing his hands together happily

he mumbled half to himself