They are born Marionettes, they live Marionettes, and they die Marionettes." "Oh, I'm tired of always being a Marionette!" cried Pinocchio disgustedly.

"It's about time for me to grow into a man as everyone else does." "And you will if you deserve it--" "Really?
What can I do to deserve it ?" "It's a very simple matter.

Try to act like a well-behaved child." "Don't you think I do ?" "Far from it! Good boys are obedient, and you, on the contrary--" "And I never obey." "Good boys love study and work, but you--" "And I, on the contrary, am a lazy fellow and a tramp all year round." "Good boys always tell the truth." "And I always tell lies." "Good boys go gladly to school." "And I get sick if I go to school.

From now on I'll be different." "Do you promise ?" "I promise.

I want to become a good boy and be a comfort to my father.
Where is my poor father now ?" "I do not know." "Will I ever be lucky enough to find him and embrace him once more ?" "I think so.