But I discovered that people like me — they do, you know, if you like them — and then it was all right.

Power comes in response to a need, not a desire. You have to create that need.

I think we start walking in the right direction only after we start getting our counterparts beside us.

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.

If you can’t find a reason to fight, then you shouldn’t be fighting.

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

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

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.

When the power of love overcomes the love for power, the world will know peace.

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

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

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

Growth occurs when one goes beyond one’s limits. Realizing that is also part of training.

I could cut a star of paper and drop it.

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

I’m the best and cleanest witch in Ingary.