I am a believer in free will. If my dog chooses to hate the whole human race except myself, it must be free to do so. Diana Wynne Jones More Quotes by Diana Wynne Jones More Quotes From Diana Wynne Jones He scarcely saw his parents. When Christopher was small, he was terrified that he would meet Papa out walking in the Park one day and not recognize him. Diana Wynne Jones papaone-dayparent Sophie did not care to think how Howl might react if Fanny woke him by stabbing him with her parasol. Diana Wynne Jones sophiecarethinking She said 'Over my dead body!' so I took her at her word. Diana Wynne Jones howls-moving-castlebodysaid I've seen golems. They don't behave like a real person. Diana Wynne Jones behaverealpersons I'm going up to my room now, where I may die. Diana Wynne Jones howlmayrooms A garden should be natural-seeming, with wild sections, including a large area of bluebells. Diana Wynne Jones gardenshouldnatural Tell me about this Wizard Howl of yours." "He's the best wizard in Ingary or anywhere else. If he'd only had time, he would have defeated that djinn. And he's sly and selfish and vain as a peacock and cowardly, and you can't pin him down to anything." "Indeed? Strange that you should speak so proudly such a list of vices, most loving of ladies." "What do you mean, vices? I was just describing Howl. He comes from another world entirely, you know, called Wales, and I refuse to believe he's dead! Diana Wynne Jones selfishmeanbelieve I've got a hangover." "No, you hit your head on the floor." "I can't stay. I've got to rescue that fool Sophie. Diana Wynne Jones sophiehangoverfool Controller Borasus sighed with relief. Libraries were not places of danger. It had to be a hoax. Diana Wynne Jones hoaxeslibraryrelief But whoever heard of enchanted bacon anyway? Diana Wynne Jones enchantedheard But I do think that when people say 'a learning curve,' they make a mistake. Learning to me always seems to go in a straight, ignorant line and then, every so often, takes a jump straight upward. Diana Wynne Jones curvesmistakethinking Look. Survey. Inspect. My hair is ruined! I look like a pan of bacon and eggs! Diana Wynne Jones eggshairlooks It is quite a risk to spank a wizard for getting hysterical about his hair. Diana Wynne Jones wizardsriskhair There is very seldom any true secret. Diana Wynne Jones secret By this time, half the people in High Norland were gathered in Royal Square to stare at the castle. They all watched with disbelief as the castle rose slightly into the air and glided toward the road that led southward. It was hardly more than an alley, really. "It'll never fit!" people said. But the castle somehow squeezed itself narrow enough to drift away along it and out of sight. The citizens of High Norland gave it a cheer as it went. Diana Wynne Jones squarescheersight Mother Very Easily Made Jam Sandwiches Under No Protest Diana Wynne Jones sandwichesjammother Oh! Polly thought. Why aren't all girls locked up by law the year they turn fifteen? They do such stupid things! Diana Wynne Jones girlstupidyears The truth between two people always cuts two ways. Diana Wynne Jones cuttingtwopeople SAGE. A wise and Holy man who died a long time ago. No one modern qualifies. Diana Wynne Jones wisemenlong Small Man can be a very funny or a very tiresome Tour Companion, depending on how this kind of thing grabs you. He gambles, he drinks too much and he always runs away. Since the Rules allow him to make Jokes, he will excuse his behaviour in a variety of comical ways. Physically he is stunted and not at all handsome, although he usually dresses flamboyantly. He tends to wear hats with feathers in. You will discover he is very vain. But, if you can avoid smacking him, you will come to tolerate if not love him. He will contrive, in some cowardly way, to play a major part in saving the world. Diana Wynne Jones playrunningmen
