Love is another kind of power, which shouldn't surprise you. Magic comes from emotions, among other things.

The only good thing about having your back to the wall is that it makes it really easy to choose which way you're going to go.

The door burst open. Murphy came through it, her eyes living flames of azure blue, her hair a golden coronet around her. She held a blazing sword in her hand and she shone so bright and beautiful and terrifying in her anger that it was hard to see. The Sight, I realized, dimly. I was seeing her for who she was.

If you can't manage courtesy, try silence.

People always equate beauty with good, but it just ain't so.

See? This is why I'm not religious. I couldn't possibly keep my mouth shut long enough to get along with everyone else.

[Mouse is] with us. The dog is a handicap-assist animal." The kid lifted his eyebrows. "My mouth is partially paralyzed," I said. "It makes it hard for me to rea. He's here to help me with the big words. Tell me if I'm supposed to push or pull on doors, that kind of thing.