"There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you." ― Beatrix Potter From Beatrix Potter Author Added on 1/31/2026 About Beatrix Potter Beatrix Potter was an English author and illustrator best known for The Tale of Peter Rabbit and related children's books. She was also a naturalist and conservationist who preserved significant land in England's Lake District. Born: 1866-07-28 Died: 1943-12-22 View all quotes from Beatrix Potter