There were more ways to live than the ones given by one's superiors

Immortality is a chancy thing; it cannot be promised or earned. Perhaps it cannot even be identified for what it is.

It isn’t hard to find evil in this world. Evil is always more easily imagined than good, somehow.

That's the real power of art, I think. Not to chide but to provoke challenge. Otherwise why bother?

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.

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

[Puggles] "What population signs on willingly for slavery?" "You mean other than wives?" [Glinda]