Beauty isn't made of sugar.

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

I can't abide people who go soft over animals and then cheat every human they come across!

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.

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?

Typical! I break my neck trying to get here, and I find you peacefully tidying up!

Interesting things did seem to happen, but always to somebody else.