Every man in Ingary is scared stiff of her. You ought to know how that feels, Sophie dear.

I am a believer in free will. If my dog chooses to hate the whole human race except myself, it must be free to do so.

But I do think that when people say 'a learning curve,' they make a mistake. Learning to me always seems to go in a straight, ignorant line and then, every so often, takes a jump straight upward.

She said 'Over my dead body!' so I took her at her word.

I don’t think I will get married,” Polly said as she stood up. “I’m going to train to be a hero instead.

Every man in Ingary is scared stiff of her. You ought to know how that feels, Sophie dear.

Can't you just keep your big mouth shut?" Brian said furiously to Nan. He pointed to Chrestomanci. "How do we know he's safe? For all we know, he could be the devil that you summoned up!" "Oh, you flatter me, Brian," Chrestomanci said.