People who claim that they're evil are usually no worse than the rest of us... It's people who claim that they're good, or any way better than the rest of us, that you have to be wary of.

She dropped her shyness like a nightgown, and in the liquid glare of sunlight on old boards she held up her hands-as if, in the terror of the upcoming skirmish, she had at last understood that she was beautiful. In her own way.

Elphaba looked like something between an animal and an Animal, like something more than life but not quite Life.

I may not be sure if monsters exist, but I’d rather live my life in doubt than be persuaded by a real experience of one.

Remember this: Nothing is written in the stars. Not these stars, nor any others. No one controls your destiny.

I take responsibility only for the future, not the past. The past can't hurt you the way the future can.

I shall pray for your soul,' promised Nessarose. I shall wait for your shoes,' Elphie answered.