Take it from me, Fate doesn't care most of the time.

Sophie did not care to think how Howl might react if Fanny woke him by stabbing him with her parasol.

Then watch out. I warn you!" "That is very considerate of you," said Chrestomanci. "I like to be warned.

It's just as I thought," she said. "I prefer you to every single one of these. Some of these look far too proud of themselves, and some look selfish and cruel. You are unassuming and kind. I intend to ask my father to marry me to you, instead of to the Prince in Ochinstan. Would you mind?

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.

Beauty isn't made of sugar.

I think we ought to live happily ever after," and she thought he meant it. Sophie knew that living happily ever after with Howl would be a good deal more hair-raising than any storybook made it sound, though she was determined to try. "It should be hair-raising," added Howl. "And you'll exploit me," Sophie said. "And then you'll cut up all my suits to teach me.