Hugh Lofting Professions : Author Born : January 14, 1886 Died : September 26, 1947 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Hugh Lofting If I had my way... there wouldn't be a single lion or tiger in captivity anywhere in the world. They never take to it. They're never happy. They never settle down... You can see it in their eyes. Hugh Lofting never-settle eye zoos I make no claim to be an authority on writing or illustrating for children. Hugh Lofting authority writing children The fact that I have been successful merely means that I can write and illustrate in my own way. Hugh Lofting successful writing mean There has always been a tendency to classify children almost as a distinct species. Hugh Lofting tendencies species children Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors