Things we are accustomed to regard as myth or fairy story are very much present in people's lives. Nice people behave like wicked stepmothers. Every day.

Things are going round and round in my head--or maybe my head is going round and round in things.

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

He scarcely saw his parents. When Christopher was small, he was terrified that he would meet Papa out walking in the Park one day and not recognize him.

A heart's a heavy burden.

A fickle heart is the only constant in this world

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