Roald Dahl would be 100 today - here are 10 pearls of wisdom from his books

Wikimedia/Carl Van Vechten

Roald Dahl, the British novelist and poet beloved by readers around the world, would have turned 100 on September 13.

Over this five-decade career, Dahl has sold more than 250 million copies of his darkly comedic works, the most famous of which include "Matilda," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and "James and the Giant Peach." Though intended for children, readers of all ages have found words of wisdom in his stories over the years.

Here are some of the most insightful quotes from Dahl's books.