Doors are very powerful things. Things are different on either side of them.

Being weak is nothing to be ashamed of… Staying weak is !!

In order to survive, we cling to all we know and understand.

Then there you are, then. The day Howl forgets to do that will be the day I believe he’s really in love, and not before.

It’s not always possible to do what we want to do, but it’s important to believe in something before you actually do it.

The things that are most important aren’t written in books. You have to learn them by experiencing them yourself.

He lied about that. He didn’t want to annoy you. He’s a slitherer-outer, if you know what I mean, Your Majesty.

A place where someone still thinks about you is a place you can call home.

If you want to know who you are, you have to look at your real self and acknowledge what you see.

Some people are thoroughly self-centred. This thing goes with me. I need it for moral support.

The ticket to the future is always open.

What a strange family you are! Is your name Lettie too?

Don’t underestimate me! I don’t quit and I don’t run.

“You’ll be the death of me! You’re as heartless as Howl!” Calcifer choked.

I care more about others than I do myself, and I won’t let anyone hurt them.

Sophie listened and felt sad. Interesting things did seem to happen, but always to somebody else.