It is funny how you do not miss affection until it is given, but once it is, it can never be enough; you would drown in it if possible.

Didn't you have any sadistic nannies who told you these tales to keep you quiet and well behaved at night? Heavens, what's to become of the Empire if governesses have lost their touch for scaring the wits out of their girls?

There is no greater power on this earth than story.

You are absolute angels of the first order. If I were Pope, I’d canonize you.” “The Pope would probably love to turn a cannon on you!

To each his own magic.

Why is it that some secrets can drown you while some pull you close to others in a way you never want to lose?

You are unique, and this is a beautiful, beautiful thing, grasshopper.