If you had enough money, you could hardly commit crimes at all. You just perpetrated amusing little peccadilloes.

Always face what you fear. Have just enough money, never too much, and some string. Even if it’s not your fault, it’s your responsibility. Witches deal with things. Never stand between two mirrors. Never cackle. Do what you must do. Never lie, but you don’t always have to be honest. Never wish. Especially don’t wish upon a star, which is astronomically stupid. Open your eyes, and then open your eyes again.

The sun rose slowly, as if it wasn't sure it was worth all the effort.

I’m a witch. It’s what we do. When it’s nobody else’s business, it’s my business.

You've got a lot of time for abstract thought when you've got your hand stuck up a dead badger.

Sometimes I really think people ought to have to pass a proper exam before they're allowed to be parents. Not just the practical, I mean.

I'm not cruel, sir, I won't shoot you in the guts, but I will make you realize how much you took your toes for granted.