Willy Wonka: recent publications

Enter ‘a world of pure imagination’ with these classic Willy Wonka quotes.

When Roald Dahl published Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in 1964, he probably didn’t know that his children’s novel about the owner of a candy empire would become a story cherished by families for generations. That, however, was set in stone when Gene Wilder portrayed the eccentric character in the 1971 film adaptation. 

The classic film took viewers into a chocolate fantasyland paradise where everything you see is edible (or eatable) – though you shouldn’t eat the people. 

Willy Wonka may have been the owner of a very prestigious candy factory, but he had no problem dishing out sass to misbehaving children and their parents. Wilder’s delivery of Wonka’s sarcastic lines is a large part of what makes this classic film so quotable. 

Don’t forget to also check out our collection of inspirational quotes for kids.

1. “Time is a precious thing. Never waste it.” — Willy Wonka

2. “The suspense is terrible! I hope it’ll last.” — Willy Wonka

3. “I’m sorry, but all questions must be submitted in writing.” — Willy Wonka

4. “It happens every time, they all become blueberries.” — Willy Wonka

5. “Welcome my friends. Welcome to my chocolate factory.” — Willy Wonka

6. “If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it.” — Willy Wonka

7. “So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it.” — Willy Wonka

8. “She was a bad egg.” — Willy Wonka

9. “Impossible, my dear lady! That’s absurd! Unthinkable!” — Willy Wonka

10. “Help. Police, Murder.” — Willy Wonka

11. “It happens every time, they all become blueberries.” — Willy Wonka

12. “Candy is dandy, but

Willy Wonka Quotes