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Chocolatier Willy Wonka is quite a memorable character from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. And these 50 Willy Wonka quotes capture the essence of his character: a mix of mischief and wisdom, wrapped in clever puns and witty one-liners.

This role was one of Gene Wilder’s finest performances. He brought a unique blend of charm, eccentricity, and complexity to Willy Wonka’s character. He would seamlessly transition between comedy and drama and captivated the audience with his famous Willy Wonka quotes.

The film follows a group of children who win a Golden Ticket to access the wondrous candy factory run by Wonka. It’s a fantastical place, where the corridors are lined with chocolate walls, and every corner holds a surprise, such as chocolate rivers, candy-coated rocks, giant lollipops, and marshmallow hills. It is perhaps one of the best food movies that delights the senses.

But it’s much more than chocolates and sweets (although we wouldn’t mind a few Willy Wonka treats ourselves!). These quotes from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory prove that the main character possesses extraordinary wisdom. He provides some insightful commentary on life with some of the most memorable movie lines

Remember the line, “We are the music-makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams”? It’s like a call to action to embrace your creative spirit and dream big. And then there’s the quote, “So shines a good deed in a weary world.” It’s a reminder that even the tiniest acts of kindness can have a big impact.

These quotes by Willy Wonka will give you a unique perspective on imagination and the human spirit. It will remind you to embrace life with childlike wonder. So, let’s step inside the whimsical world of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory, where anything is possible.

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Willy Wonka talking to Veruca

“We are the music makers, we are the dreamers of dreams.”

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Ru Bee
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is Ode BY Arthur O'Shaughnessy. We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea-breakers, And sitting by desolate streams; — World-losers and world-forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams: Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world for ever, it seems.

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#2

Willy Wonka drinking hot chocolate

 “Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.”

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#3

Willy Wonka near the machine

“Time is a precious thing. Never waste it.”

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Erin Mankiller
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YES🙏 if only we would realize that at a younger age.....I appreciate all my time with loved ones I have left now.....💕

What is the story behind Willy Wonka?

Willy Wonka is a legendary and eccentric chocolatier who owns quite a mysterious chocolate factory. According to the book, Willy Wonka grows up with a strict dentist father who disapproves of sweet treats.

However, from a young age, Wonka develops a remarkable talent for inventing and creating candies. He possesses boundless imagination, which he turns into awe-inspiring creations inside his chocolate factory. He constantly challenges conventions and does wild experiments with flavors, often resulting in fantastical inventions. 

After years of isolation, Wonka finally opens the doors to five lucky children to take a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the magical factory.

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As the kids encounter the wonders of the factory (including the Oompa Loompas), they also face some tests that challenge their character. Through these tests, Wonka hopes to find an heir to the factory who is kind, honest, and has a pure heart.

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Willy Wonka wearing violet vest

“So shines a good deed in a weary world.”

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Ru Bee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is William Shakespeare from The Merchant of Venice.

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Willy Wonka in white costume

“No, no, don't speak. For some moments in life, there are no words.”

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Willy Wonka talking with Mr. Salt

“A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men.”

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Who plays Willy Wonka?

In the 1971 film adaptation of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, the role of Willy Wonka was played by actor Gene Wilder. He played the charismatic character who always wears a distinctive top hat and colorful attire and always has a twinkle in his eye.

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In the 2005 adaptation, the character was played by actor Johnny Depp. Depp brought his own unique interpretation to the role. This adaptation was directed by Tim Burton.

#7

Willy Wonka in the bubbles

“Bubbles, bubbles everywhere, but not a drop to drink.”

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Ru Bee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink', Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem, 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'.

#8

Willy Wonka talking with Mike Teavee

“Invention is 93% perspiration 6% inspiration 3% perspiration and 2% butter scotch ripple.”

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Ru Bee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is Thomas Eddison. “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration,”

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#9

Willy Wonka in small room with people

“Oh, you should never, never, doubt what nobody is sure about.”

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Who are all the kids in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory?

There are five kids who win golden tickets to visit Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Interestingly, each of them has a different vice or character flaw:

  • Augustus Gloop: Augustus, from Germany, is shown as gluttonous and has a voracious appetite.
  • Veruca Salt: Veruca is a spoiled and bratty girl from England. She is demanding and often throws tantrums to get her way.
  • Violet Beauregarde: Violet is a competitive gum-chewing girl from the United States. She is obsessed with setting records and becomes known for her jaw-breaking gum-chewing habits.
  • Mike Teavee: Mike is an obsessed television addict from the United States. He is fixated on violent video games.
  • Charlie Bucket: Charlie is the protagonist of the story. He comes from a poor background but has a kind heart and loves chocolates.
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Each child’s behavior in the chocolate factory leads to some funny situations, ultimately emphasizing the importance of virtues such as modesty, kindness, and self-control. In contrast, Charlie’s genuine nature and moral compass make him the true hero of the story.

#10

Willy Wonka showing his factory

 “Everything in this room is edible. Even I’m edible. But, that would be called cannibalism. It is looked down upon in most societies.” 

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#11

Willy Wonka hugging Charlie

“Don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he wanted… He lived happily ever after.”

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Jan Mc
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With that being said; don't forget to play the Mega Millions on 8/4/23.

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Willy Wonka holding chocolate

"The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last.”

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#13

Willy Wonka standing under mushroom umbrella

“If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it.”

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#14

Willy Wonka looking mad

“You get nothing!  You lose! Good day, sir!”

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#15

Willy Wonka spread his hands

 “Try some more. The strawberries taste like strawberries.”

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#16

Willy Wonka is exited

“The snozzberries taste like snozzberries.”

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#17

Willy Wonka and Mr. Salt

“She was a bad egg.”

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#18

Willy Wonka telling something to his guest

“There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination. Living there, you’ll be free if you truly wish to be.” 

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#19

Willy Wonka smilling

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

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#20

Willy Wonka looking concern

“Rainbow drops. Suck them and you can spit in seven different colors!”

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#21

Willy Wonka looking surprised

“Because that pipe doesn’t go to the marshmallow room, it goes to the fudge room!”

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#22

Willy Wonka near car with his guests

“If the good lord intended us to walk, he never would’ve invented roller skates.”

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#23

Willy Wonka wearing white costume

“Stop. Don't. Come back.”

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#24

Willy Wonka driving

“There’s no earthly way of knowing which direction we are going.”

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#25

Willy Wonka smiling

“Want to change the world? There’s nothing to it.”

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#26

Willy Wonka and Charlie

“Who can I trust to run the factory when I leave and take care of the Oompa-Loompas for me? Not a grown-up. A grown-up would want to do everything his own way, not mine.”

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#27

Willy Wonka showing gum to the kids

“This little piece of gum is a three-course dinner.”

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#28

Willy Wonka talking with parents

 “I don't understand it. The children are disappearing like rabbits. Well, we still have each other. Shall we press on?”

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#29

Willy Wonka and his guests

“We have so much time and so little to see.”

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#30

Willy Wonka is talking with Mrs. Gloop

“Help. Police. Murder.” 

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#31

Willy Wonka looking at Mrs. Gloop

“Impossible, my dear lady! That’s absurd! Unthinkable!”

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#32

Willy Wonka and oompa loompa near the boat

 “All I ask is a tall ship and a star to sail her by. All aboard, everybody.”

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Ru Bee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

John Masefields poem Sea-Fever. I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.

#33

Willy Wonka with his guests

 “Where is fancy bred? In the heart or in the head?”

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Ru Bee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More Shakespeare... Where is fancy bred? In the heart or in the head" The Merchant of Venice

#34

Willy Wonka, Charlied and grandpa Joe in the elevator

“I had to find a child. A very honest, loving child, to whom I could tell all my most precious candy-making secrets.”

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#35

Willy Wonka welcoming guests

“Little surprises around every corner, but nothing dangerous.”

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#36

Willy Wonka wearing hat

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

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#37

Willy Wonka telling something to his guests

 “A whangdoodle would eat ten Oompa-Loompas for breakfast and come galloping back for a second helping.”

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#38

Willy Wonka holding candy

“Oh, you have questions? Let me drop everything.”

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#39

Willy Wonka in the elevator with his guests

“Is it my soul that calls upon my name?”

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#40

Willy Wonka wearing white costume

“You really shouldn’t mumble. Because I can’t understand a word you’re saying.”

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#41

Willy Wonka is surprised

“Why? Are you having fun?”

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#42

Willy Wonka throwing his shoe in the cauldron

“[My shoe] gives it a little kick.”

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#43

Willy Wonka is talking to Augustus

“Now, don't get excited. Don't lose your head, Augustus. We don't want anybody to lose that.”

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#44

Willy Wonka is upset

 “It happens every time, they all become blueberries.”

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#45

Willy Wonka talking with Mr. Salt

“No other factory in the world mixes its chocolate by waterfall… But it’s the only way if you want it just right.”

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Willy Wonka and oompa loompa

“Well, fortunately, small boys are extremely springy and elastic. So I think we'll put him in my special taffy-pulling machine. That should do the trick.”

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#47

Willy Wonka and his guests

 "Hm... well, I think that furnace is only lit every other day, so they have a good sporting chance, haven't they?"

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#48

Willy Wonka showing a gum

“It's the most amazing, fabulous, sensational gum in the whole world!”

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#49

Willy Wonka and Charlie in the elevator

“The whole family. I want you to bring them all.”

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#50

Willy Wonka talking to Charlie

 "I'm very pleased to hear you say that, because I'm giving it to you."

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